適 度(てきど)

てきど

na-adjective, noun

moderate, proper degree

1. moderate, proper, appropriate degree

An amount or degree that is neither too much nor too little; just right. Often used when discussing health, exercise, or consumption.

適度(てきど)な運動(うんどう)は健康(けんこう)に良(よ)い。

Moderate exercise is good for your health.

適度な + noun = moderate ~

適度(てきど)に休憩(きゅうけい)を取(と)ってください。

Please take breaks in moderation.

適度に = moderately

塩分(えんぶん)は適度(てきど)に摂(と)ることが大切(たいせつ)だ。

It's important to consume salt in moderation.

Usage: 適度(てきど) is commonly used with topics related to health, lifestyle, and balance. It suggests an optimal middle ground.

Forms

適度(てきど)な〜 (moderate ~, appropriate ~) - na-adjective
適度(てきど)に (moderately, in moderation) - adverbial
適度(てきど) (moderation, proper degree) - noun

Common collocations

適度(てきど)な運動(うんどう) (moderate exercise)
適度(てきど)な睡眠(すいみん) (adequate sleep)
適度(てきど)な緊張(きんちょう) (appropriate tension)
適度(てきど)な距離(きょり) (appropriate distance)

Similar words

程(ほど)よい - just right, moderate (more casual)
適切(てきせつ) - appropriate, suitable (more formal)
適当(てきとう) - suitable; also 'random/half-hearted' (be careful with context)

Related Words

Related: 適切(てきせつ) (appropriate)

Compare: 適当(てきとう) (suitable/random)

Compare: 程(ほど)よい (just right, moderate)

Compare: 過剰(かじょう) (excess, surplus, over-)

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Added 2026.1.12 18:26 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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