妥
KANJI DETAIL
appropriate
On readingだ7 strokesN1
Radical 女 · womanStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 妥.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- だ
- Kun reading
- None
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
妥means appropriate or reasonable; its on-reading isだ. - Basic usage:
妥協(だきょう)means compromise, while妥当(だとう)means reasonable or appropriate.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Making concessions and judging suitability
妥協appears with both sides making concessions to reach agreement or with lowering a quality standard. It focuses on what is conceded.その結論は妥当ですmeans that the conclusion is reasonable.妥当evaluates whether a conclusion fits the evidence or a venue's size suits the number of participants.