1.
ideal, perfect, just right, tailor-made
Describes something or someone that is perfectly suited for a particular purpose, role, or situation.
Etymology
From 打って付ける (to strike and attach), evoking something that fits as if it were custom-made.
Common patterns
Almost always used with に to indicate what something is ideal for:
- 〜にうってつけだ: is ideal for ~
- 〜にうってつけの + noun: ideal ~ for
- 〜にうってつけの人: the perfect person for ~
- 〜にうってつけの場所: the perfect place for ~
- 〜にうってつけの天気: perfect weather for ~