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proper, appropriate, reasonable, valid
Something that is fitting, suitable, or acceptable given the circumstances. Often used to describe decisions, prices, or judgments.
この価格は妥当だと思う。
I think this price is reasonable.
妥当な判断を下してください。
Please make an appropriate judgment.
その結論の妥当性を検証する必要がある。
We need to verify the validity of that conclusion.
妥当性 = validity, appropriateness
USAGE: 妥当 is used to describe something as reasonable, proper, or valid. It's commonly used in formal and business contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 妥当な + noun (appropriate ~)
- 妥当だ/である (is appropriate)
- 妥当性 (validity, appropriateness - noun form)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 妥当な価格 (reasonable price)
- 妥当な判断 (appropriate judgment)
- 妥当な結論 (valid conclusion)
- 妥当性を検討する (to consider validity)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 適切 (appropriate, suitable)
- 適当 (suitable; also: half-hearted, sloppy)