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適当  [てきとう]    meaning:  appropriate  rank: 1
☆ 四人家族に適当な大きさの ⇨ A house with a suitable size for a family of four
☆ 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!
☆ 適当なやりをするからこういうになるんだ ⇨ Something like this happens because you cut corners


More examples:
  • 適当こくな! ⇨ Stop talking bullshit!
  • 両親息子に適当なてがおうとした ⇨ His parents tried to choose an appropriate bride to their son (ignoring his feelings and wishes)
  • この悪路には不適当だ ⇨ This car is not suitable for on-roads