適任(てきにん)

てきにん
noun, na-adjective
well-qualified; suitable person for a role
evaluation
1. well-qualified; suitable; right person for the job
Describes someone who has the right qualifications, skills, or character for a particular role or task.
彼(かれ)は適任(てきにん)だ。
He's the right person for the job.
この役職(やくしょく)に適任(てきにん)な人(ひと)を探(さが)している。
We're looking for a suitable person for this position.
経験(けいけん)豊富(ほうふ)な彼女(かのじょ)こそ、リーダーの適任者(てきにんしゃ)だと思(おも)う。
I think she, with her extensive experience, is the right person to be leader.

Usage

適任(てきにん) is used as a na-adjective (適任(てきにん)な人(ひと)) or as a noun with 者(しゃ) (適任者(てきにんしゃ)). It focuses on suitability for a specific role or responsibility.

Common collocations

  • 適任者(てきにんしゃ): the right person, suitable candidate
  • 適任(てきにん)な人(ひと): a suitable person
  • 適任(てきにん)だと思(おも)う: to think someone is well-suited

Similar words

適切(てきせつ) means "appropriate" in a broader sense (actions, measures, words). 適任(てきにん) specifically refers to a person being right for a role.

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Added 2026.3.11 16:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 21:47
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