うってつけ
うってつけ
na-adjective
ideal, perfect (for)
1.
ideal, perfect, just right, tailor-made
Describes something or someone that is perfectly suited for a particular purpose, role, or situation.
この仕事に彼はうってつけだ。
He's perfect for this job.
ピクニックにうってつけの天気だ。
It's perfect weather for a picnic.
初心者にうってつけの教材を見つけた。
I found teaching materials that are ideal for beginners.
A na-adjective meaning perfectly suited for a particular purpose or situation.
ETYMOLOGY:
From 打って付ける (to strike and attach), evoking something that fits as if it were custom-made.
GRAMMAR:
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
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜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 ~
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ぴったり: just right, perfect fit (more casual, broader usage)
- 最適: optimal, most suitable (more formal)