Meaning

Primary

Proper

Alternative

Reasonable

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Everything is calm and right. It is proper and reasonable.

Reading

おんとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼が嫌いだと言うわけじゃないんだけど、あそこであの発言はちょっと穏当でないなと思ったわけよ。

It’s not that I don’t like him, I just thought his remarks at the time were improper.

Kanji Composition