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(しごと)に彼(かれ)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(てんき)だ。
It's perfect weather for a picnic.
初心者(しょしんしゃ)にうってつけの教材(きょうざい)を見(み)つけた。
I found teaching materials that are ideal for beginners.

Typically used with the pattern 〜にうってつけ (ideal for ~).

ETYMOLOGY:
From 打(う)って付(つ)ける (to strike and attach), referring to something that fits perfectly.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜にうってつけの人(ひと): the perfect person for ~
  • 〜にうってつけの場所(ばしょ): the perfect place for ~
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