No. 1,716 in Japanese
ふさわしい
Suitable; appropriate.
In a sentence
彼はリーダーとしてふさわしい人です。
He is a suitable person as a leader.
In this sentence, ふさわしい is used to describe someone as suitable or appropriate for a role or position, emphasizing that the person possesses qualities or traits that align with the requirements of being a leader.
このドレスは結婚式にふさわしいです。
This dress is appropriate for a wedding.
Here, ふさわしい is applied to an item, signifying that it is fitting or suitable for a specific occasion, like a wedding, due to its style or formality.
彼らは新しい家主としてふさわしいでしょう。
They would be suitable as the new homeowners.
In this example, ふさわしい expresses a projection or assumption about people being suitable for a certain role or responsibility, backed by observable qualities or circumstances.
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