#tekitou

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Tekitou (テキトー) is when you aren't consciously putting maximum effort into something, rather just the right amount of effort - "This will do" type of effort. Just enough to get that something done but without overthinking it and losing yourself in the endless realm of procrastination.

適当（てきとう ; tekitou) - suitable, proper, fitting, appropriate

な-adjective

ex. 適当な言葉を使って、次の会話を完成させなさい。(tekitouna kotoba wo tsukatte, tsugi no kaiwa wo kansei sasenasai) - Using the appropriate word, please complete the following dialogue.

ex. その仕事は若い女性には適当じゃないんですよ。(sono shigoto wa wakai jyosei niwa tekitou jyanain desu yo) - That job is not suitable for young women.

ex. 適当なときに彼にそれを言うつもりです。(tekitouna toki ni kare ni sore wo iu tsumori desu) - I plan to say that to him at the right moment.