► 形容動詞
適当 [てきとう] meaning: appropriate rank: 1
☆ 四人家族に適当な大きさの家 ⇨ A house with a suitable size for a family of four
☆ 新入社員に適当な仕事 ⇨ Work suitable for new employees
☆ 適当なところで切り上げよう ⇨ Let’s call it a day at a good point
☆ あんな奴は適当にあしらっておけばいいよ ⇨ You can handle someone like him accordingly (not very seriously) (☛ Usually implies you don’t have to make full effort)
適当 [てきとう] [coll] meaning: irresponsible rank: 1
☆ 適当なこと言うんじゃねえ！ ⇨ Don’t talk BS!
☆ 適当なやり方をするからこういう事になるんだ ⇨ Something like this happens because you cut corners
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