적합성
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- 적합성 means suitability or fitness for a purpose.
- Used in formal contexts like business, science, and law.
- Commonly paired with '평가하다' (evaluate) or '검토하다' (review).
- Derived from Hanja: 適 (suit) + 合 (fit) + 性 (quality).
The Korean word 적합성 (Jeok-hap-seong) is a formal noun that translates to 'suitability,' 'fitness,' or 'appropriateness.' It is composed of three Hanja characters: 適 (적 - to suit), 合 (합 - to join/fit), and 性 (성 - nature/quality). Together, they describe the inherent quality of something being perfectly aligned with a specific purpose, standard, or environment. While in English we might use 'suitability' in both casual and formal contexts, in Korean, 적합성 carries a weight of objective evaluation. It is frequently used in professional, academic, and technical settings to discuss whether a person, a material, or a strategy meets the necessary criteria for a given task.
- Professional Context
- In human resources, managers often assess the 직무 적합성 (job suitability) of a candidate. This refers to how well their skills and personality match the requirements of the role.
이번 지원자의 가장 큰 장점은 직무 적합성이 매우 높다는 것입니다. (The biggest advantage of this applicant is that their job suitability is very high.)
Beyond the workplace, 적합성 is a key term in scientific research and engineering. When testing a new material for a bridge, engineers look for 재료의 적합성 (suitability of the material) to ensure it can withstand environmental stress. It implies a rigorous comparison against a set of benchmarks. If something lacks 적합성, it is deemed '부적합' (unsuitable). This word is also pivotal in legal and policy discussions, where laws are evaluated for their 사회적 적합성 (social suitability) or relevance to current cultural norms.
- Environmental Context
- Biologists use this term to describe how well an organism fits into its ecological niche, though '적응성' (adaptability) is also used, '적합성' focuses on the current state of being fit.
기후 변화에 따른 식생의 적합성을 조사하고 있습니다. (We are investigating the suitability of vegetation according to climate change.)
In daily life, you might encounter this word when reading product reviews or government announcements. If a new regulation is passed, the public might debate its 현실 적합성 (practical suitability or realism). It asks: 'Does this actually work in the real world?' This nuance makes it a powerful word for critical thinking and analysis in Korean conversations. It is not just about being 'good' or 'bad,' but about the precision of the match between a thing and its intended use.
- Technical Context
- In software development, 'UI/UX 적합성' refers to how well the interface suits the user's needs and behaviors.
이 앱의 인터페이스는 고령 사용자들의 적합성을 고려하여 설계되었습니다. (This app's interface was designed considering the suitability for elderly users.)
Using 적합성 correctly requires understanding its grammatical placement as a formal noun. It is most frequently paired with the particle ~에 대한 (regarding/for) or ~의 (possessive). Because it describes a state or quality, it is often the object of verbs like 평가하다 (to evaluate), 검토하다 (to review), 판단하다 (to judge), or 높이다 (to heighten/increase). Mastery of this word allows you to articulate complex evaluations of systems and people with precision.
- Evaluation Pattern
- [Target] + 에 대한 + 적합성 + 을/를 + [Verb]. This is the standard way to say you are checking if something is suitable.
정부는 새로운 교육 정책의 적합성을 심도 있게 논의했습니다. (The government deeply discussed the suitability of the new education policy.)
Another common usage is as a compound noun. Korean language loves combining nouns to create specific terms. You will often see 직무 적합성 (job suitability), 시장 적합성 (market fit), or 환경 적합성 (environmental suitability). In these cases, the space between the nouns is often omitted in professional writing. This structure is efficient and sounds highly educated. When you want to say something matches or fits, you can use the verb 적합하다, but when discussing the concept of that fit, you must use 적합성.
- Improvement Pattern
- [Noun] + 의 적합성을 높이다. This means to improve or increase the suitability of something.
우리는 제품의 시장 적합성을 높이기 위해 디자인을 수정했습니다. (We modified the design to increase the product's market suitability/fit.)
In passive or descriptive sentences, you might see 적합성이 떨어지다 (to lack suitability/suitability drops) or 적합성이 인정되다 (suitability is recognized). These phrases are common in legal documents or official reports. For example, '이 증거는 법적 적합성이 떨어집니다' (This evidence lacks legal suitability/admissibility). Understanding these collocations is the difference between sounding like a beginner and sounding like a native speaker in a business environment. It allows you to move away from simple words like '좋다' (good) or '맞다' (correct) towards more nuanced analytical language.
- Comparison Pattern
- A와 B의 적합성을 비교하다. This is used when comparing which of two options is more suitable for a task.
두 후보지의 입지 적합성을 비교해 본 결과, A 지역이 더 우수했습니다. (As a result of comparing the location suitability of the two candidate sites, Area A was superior.)
If you are watching Korean news or reading a newspaper like the Chosun Ilbo or Hankyoreh, you will encounter 적합성 almost daily. It is a staple of political and economic discourse. For instance, when the Bank of Korea discusses interest rates, they might talk about the 통화 정책의 적합성 (suitability of monetary policy). In this context, it isn't just a word; it's a metric of success. Listening for this word in news broadcasts will help you identify the core argument of an editorial or a report.
- Corporate Meetings
- During project planning or strategy sessions, Korean professionals use this word to vet ideas. It’s part of the 'logic' of Korean business culture.
이번 마케팅 전략이 우리 브랜드 이미지와 적합성이 있는지 다시 한번 확인합시다. (Let's check once more if this marketing strategy has suitability with our brand image.)
In the academic world, specifically in social sciences and humanities, 적합성 is used to discuss the validity of a theory or a research method. If you are a student in Korea, you will see this word in your textbooks and professors' lectures. It is often paired with 타당성 (validity) and 신뢰성 (reliability). In a thesis, you might write about the 연구 모델의 적합성 (suitability of the research model). Hearing this word in a university setting signals that a serious evaluation of methodology is taking place.
- Legal and Administrative
- Government offices use this word in forms and official guidelines. For example, '건축 적합성 검사' (Construction suitability inspection).
해당 부지는 공장 설립에 대한 적합성 판정을 받았습니다. (The site in question has received a suitability ruling for factory establishment.)
Lastly, you will hear this in documentary narrations or educational programs. When discussing evolution, a narrator might talk about an animal's 환경 적합성. In documentaries about history, they might discuss the 시대적 적합성 (suitability for the era) of a certain political move. It is a word that provides a 'bird's eye view' of a situation, looking at the big picture of how things fit together. If you hear someone using 적합성 in a casual setting, they are likely trying to sound very logical, persuasive, or perhaps a bit overly formal.
- Product Reviews
- Tech reviewers often talk about '용도 적합성'—whether a gadget is actually suitable for its intended use case.
이 노트북은 게이밍용으로는 적합성이 다소 떨어집니다. (This laptop is somewhat lacking in suitability for gaming purposes.)
One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing 적합성 (Suitability) with 적절성 (Appropriateness). While they are close synonyms, they are used in different nuances. 적합성 is more about 'fitness for a specific function or standard,' whereas 적절성 is more about 'social or situational appropriateness.' For example, wearing a suit to a wedding is 적절하다 (appropriate), but a material being strong enough for a bridge is 적합하다 (suitable/fit).
- Mistake: Overusing it in casual speech
- Using '적합성' when talking to friends about dinner choices. It sounds too stiff.
오늘 저녁 메뉴의 적합성을 따져보자. (Incorrect: Let's weigh the suitability of today's dinner menu.) -> 오늘 뭐 먹는 게 좋을까? (Better: What should we eat today?)
Another error involves the choice of particles. Some learners use ~를 적합성 instead of ~에 대한 적합성. Remember that 적합성 is a noun describing a relationship to something else. Therefore, you need the 'towards/for' particle 에 대한 or 에. Forgetting this makes the sentence grammatically disjointed. Additionally, don't confuse it with 정확성 (accuracy). Something can be perfectly accurate but completely unsuitable for the purpose at hand.
- Confusing with '가능성' (Possibility)
- Sometimes learners use '적합성' when they mean whether something is possible. Suitability is about 'quality of fit', not 'chance of happening'.
그가 올 적합성이 있어요. (Incorrect: There is a suitability of him coming.) -> 그가 올 가능성이 있어요. (Correct: There is a possibility of him coming.)
Lastly, be careful with the word 개연성 (probability/consistency). In literature or film criticism, people often talk about the 개연성 of a plot (whether it makes sense within the story). Beginners might mistakenly use 적합성 here. While a plot might be 'suitable' for a genre, 개연성 is the specific term for narrative logic. Keeping these distinctions clear will help you sound much more sophisticated in your Korean writing and speaking.
- Spelling Note
- Make sure not to write '적합선' (which would mean 'suitable line'). The '성' (quality) is essential.
기술적 적합성을 검증하는 단계입니다. (It is the stage of verifying technical suitability.)
To truly master 적합성, you should understand the words that surround it in the same semantic field. Korean has a rich vocabulary for expressing 'fitness' and 'correctness,' and choosing the right one depends on the context. The most common alternative is 적절성, but there are others like 타당성, 합당성, and 부합성. Each of these has a specific flavor that changes the meaning of your sentence slightly.
- 적합성 vs. 적절성
- 적합성: Functional fitness, technical suitability (e.g., a key fitting a lock).
적절성: Contextual appropriateness, social rightness (e.g., saying the right thing at a funeral).
이 기계는 고온 환경에 적합성이 높지만, 가격의 적절성은 의문입니다. (This machine has high suitability for high-temperature environments, but the appropriateness of the price is questionable.)
Another important word is 타당성 (validity/feasibility). While 적합성 asks 'Does it fit?', 타당성 asks 'Is it logical or doable?' In business, a 타당성 조사 (feasibility study) is done before a project starts to see if it makes financial sense. 합당성 is more about 'rightfulness' or 'justness,' often used in legal or moral debates. Finally, 부합성 refers to how well something 'corresponds' or 'matches up' with a specific standard or statement.
- 적합성 vs. 타당성
- 적합성: Focuses on the 'fit' between two things.
타당성: Focuses on the 'logic' or 'reasonableness' of the thing itself.
계획의 타당성은 검증되었으나, 실행 인력의 적합성이 부족합니다. (The validity of the plan was verified, but the suitability of the execution personnel is lacking.)
When you want to emphasize that something is 'perfectly' suited, you can use the phrase 최적성 (optimality). This is the 'superlative' version of 적합성. In computer science or mathematics, finding the 최적의 솔루션 (optimal solution) is the goal. Understanding these subtle shifts in vocabulary will allow you to describe reality with much higher resolution. Instead of just saying things are 'good,' you can specify if they are suitable, valid, appropriate, or optimal.
- Antonyms
- The direct opposite is 부적합성 (unsuitability). Other related terms include 불일치 (mismatch) or 어긋남 (discrepancy).
데이터의 부적합성 때문에 연구 결과가 무효화되었습니다. (The research results were invalidated due to the unsuitability of the data.)
How Formal Is It?
豆知識
The character '適' (적) also appears in '적응' (adaptation) and '적절' (appropriate), showing a family of words related to 'fitting in.'
発音ガイド
- Pronouncing the final 'k' in 'jeok' with a puff of air.
- Pronouncing 'seong' with a soft 's' instead of a tensed 'ss'.
- Confusing 'eo' (ㅓ) with 'o' (ㅗ).
- Missing the 'h' in 'hap'.
- Pronouncing it as 'jeok-hap-seon' (missing the 'ng').
難易度
Requires knowledge of Hanja-based abstract nouns and formal context.
Using correct particles like '~에 대한' is tricky for beginners.
Pronunciation is straightforward, but finding the right formal context is hard.
Often spoken quickly in news or academic lectures.
次に学ぶべきこと
前提知識
次に学ぶ
上級
知っておくべき文法
Noun + 에 대한 (Regarding/For)
계획에 대한 적합성을 논의합시다.
Noun + 성 (Suffix for -ness/quality)
정확 + 성 = 정확성 (Accuracy)
Noun + 여부 (Whether or not)
적합성 여부를 확인하세요.
Adjective Stem + 기에 (For doing something)
사용하기에 적합해요.
Verb Stem + 는지 (Whether...)
적합한지 모르겠어요.
レベル別の例文
이 옷은 겨울에 적합해요.
This clothing is suitable for winter.
'적합해요' is the polite verb form of '적합하다'.
그는 이 일에 적합해요.
He is suitable for this job.
Using '에' to show what he is suitable for.
이 신발은 운동에 적합해요.
These shoes are suitable for exercise.
'운동' means exercise.
이 가방은 학교에 적합해요.
This bag is suitable for school.
'학교' means school.
이 물은 마시기에 적합해요.
This water is suitable for drinking.
'마시기에' means 'for drinking'.
적합한 장소를 찾아요.
I am looking for a suitable place.
'적합한' is the adjective form modifying '장소' (place).
이것은 아이들에게 적합해요.
This is suitable for children.
'아이들' means children.
적합한 도구가 필요해요.
I need a suitable tool.
'필요해요' means 'to need'.
우리는 적합한 사람을 찾고 있습니다.
We are looking for a suitable person.
'찾고 있습니다' is the present progressive form.
이 음식은 파티에 적합하지 않아요.
This food is not suitable for the party.
'~지 않아요' is a negative ending.
건강에 적합한 운동을 하세요.
Do exercises suitable for your health.
'~세요' is an imperative ending.
이 방은 공부하기에 적합해요.
This room is suitable for studying.
'공부하기에' means 'for the purpose of studying'.
적합한 가격을 제안해 주세요.
Please suggest a suitable price.
'제안하다' means to suggest.
이 재료는 요리에 적합해요.
This ingredient is suitable for cooking.
'재료' means material or ingredient.
날씨가 여행에 적합합니다.
The weather is suitable for traveling.
'적합합니다' is the formal polite form.
적합한 방법을 선택하세요.
Select a suitable method.
'방법' means method or way.
이 계획의 적합성을 검토해 봅시다.
Let's review the suitability of this plan.
'~해 봅시다' means 'let's try doing'.
그의 직무 적합성이 매우 높습니다.
His job suitability is very high.
'직무 적합성' is a common compound noun.
환경에 대한 적합성을 고려해야 합니다.
We must consider the suitability for the environment.
'고려해야 합니다' means 'must consider'.
이 제품은 시장 적합성이 떨어집니다.
This product lacks market suitability.
'떨어지다' here means to be low or lacking.
적합성 검사를 통과해야 합니다.
You must pass the suitability test.
'통과하다' means to pass.
기준에 대한 적합성을 확인하세요.
Check the suitability regarding the standards.
'기준' means standard or criteria.
이 장소는 행사 적합성이 좋습니다.
This place has good suitability for the event.
'행사' means event or ceremony.
사용자 적합성을 높이는 것이 중요합니다.
It is important to increase user suitability.
'~는 것이 중요합니다' means 'it is important to...'.
정부는 신도시 부지의 적합성을 평가했습니다.
The government evaluated the suitability of the new city site.
'부지' means site or plot of land.
이 이론은 현대 사회에 대한 적합성이 부족합니다.
This theory lacks suitability for modern society.
'부족합니다' means to be insufficient.
기업은 인재 채용 시 직무 적합성을 최우선으로 합니다.
Companies prioritize job suitability when hiring talent.
'최우선으로 하다' means to prioritize above all else.
해당 기술의 현장 적합성을 검증하는 과정입니다.
It is a process of verifying the field suitability of the technology.
'현장' means field or site.
교육 과정의 적합성을 높이기 위해 개편이 필요합니다.
Reorganization is needed to increase the suitability of the curriculum.
'개편' means reorganization or reform.
이 보고서는 자료의 적합성에 의문을 제기합니다.
This report raises questions about the suitability of the data.
'의문을 제기하다' means to raise a question.
법률적 적합성을 따져본 후에 결정하겠습니다.
I will decide after weighing the legal suitability.
'따져보다' means to weigh or calculate.
소비자 니즈와 제품의 적합성을 분석했습니다.
We analyzed the suitability between consumer needs and the product.
'니즈' is the loanword for 'needs'.
연구 결과의 학문적 적합성을 인정받았습니다.
The academic suitability of the research results was recognized.
'인정받다' means to be recognized or acknowledged.
시대적 적합성을 고려하지 않은 정책은 실패하기 마련입니다.
Policies that do not consider the suitability for the times are bound to fail.
'~하기 마련이다' means 'it is bound to happen'.
본 연구는 측정 도구의 타당성과 적합성을 검증하였습니다.
This study verified the validity and suitability of the measurement tools.
'측정 도구' means measurement tool.
이 제도는 우리 사회의 문화적 적합성에 부합하지 않습니다.
This system does not correspond to the cultural suitability of our society.
'부합하지 않다' means 'not to correspond/agree with'.
시스템의 구조적 적합성을 개선하여 효율성을 높였습니다.
We increased efficiency by improving the structural suitability of the system.
'구조적' means structural.
증거의 법적 적합성 여부가 재판의 쟁점이 되었습니다.
Whether the evidence was legally suitable became the point of contention in the trial.
'~ 여부' means 'whether or not'.
언어적 적합성을 고려하여 번역문을 수정했습니다.
The translated text was modified considering linguistic suitability.
'언어적' means linguistic.
투자 대상의 수익성과 적합성을 동시에 분석해야 합니다.
You must analyze the profitability and suitability of the investment target simultaneously.
'수익성' means profitability.
해당 담론은 철학적 적합성 측면에서 재조명되어야 합니다.
The discourse in question needs to be re-examined in terms of philosophical suitability.
'재조명되다' means to be re-examined or shed new light on.
헌법적 적합성 원칙에 의거하여 해당 법안은 위헌 판결을 받았습니다.
Based on the principle of constitutional suitability, the bill was ruled unconstitutional.
'~에 의거하여' means 'based on' or 'in accordance with'.
알고리즘의 통계적 적합성을 높이기 위해 변수를 조정했습니다.
Variables were adjusted to increase the statistical suitability of the algorithm.
'변수' means variable.
조직의 전략적 적합성이 결여될 경우 경쟁력을 상실할 수 있습니다.
If strategic suitability of an organization is lacking, competitiveness may be lost.
'결여되다' means to be lacking or devoid of.
인간 소외 문제에 대한 기술적 적합성을 비판적으로 고찰하였습니다.
The technical suitability regarding the problem of human alienation was critically considered.
'고찰하다' means to consider or contemplate deeply.
데이터 모델링의 적합성 지수가 기준치에 도달하지 못했습니다.
The suitability index of the data modeling did not reach the reference value.
'지수' means index or ratio.
생태계의 기능적 적합성을 유지하기 위한 보존 대책이 시급합니다.
Conservation measures to maintain the functional suitability of the ecosystem are urgent.
'시급하다' means to be urgent.
문학 작품의 장르적 적합성은 독자의 기대 지평과 맞물려 있습니다.
The genre suitability of a literary work is intertwined with the reader's horizon of expectation.
'맞물려 있다' means to be intertwined or geared together.
類義語
反対語
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
— A formal decision or ruling on whether something is suitable.
보건소에서 적합성 판정을 받았습니다.
— Whether something is suitable or not.
서류의 적합성 여부를 확인해 주세요.
— A test or inspection to determine suitability.
신입 사원 적합성 검사가 있습니다.
— A controversy regarding whether something is suitable.
후보자의 적합성 논란이 커지고 있습니다.
— Practical suitability or how well something fits reality.
이 법안은 현실 적합성이 부족합니다.
— Suitability for the current era or times.
시대 적합성에 맞는 교육이 필요합니다.
— Suitability of a specific technology for a task.
기술 적합성 분석 보고서를 작성했습니다.
— Suitability in terms of structure or design.
건물의 구조적 적합성을 재확인했습니다.
— Suitability of the content (often in testing or media).
시험 문제의 내용 적합성을 검토했습니다.
— How well something fits into social norms or needs.
사회적 적합성을 고려한 정책입니다.
よく混同される語
적합성 is about functional fitness (e.g., a tool for a job), while 적절성 is about social/contextual appropriateness (e.g., a behavior for a situation).
적합성 is about 'fit,' while 타당성 is about 'logic' or 'validity.' You can have a suitable tool (적합성) for a plan that isn't logical (타당성).
적합성 is the quality of being fit, while 가능성 is the chance or probability of something happening.
慣用句と表現
— Perfectly suitable; just the thing (like a custom-made brass bowl from Anseong).
이 장소는 우리 파티에 안성맞춤이에요.
Neutral— To suit one's status or the occasion.
그의 행동은 격에 맞지 않아요.
Neutral— A perfect match (like sticky rice cakes). Often used for people.
두 사람은 정말 찰떡궁합이에요.
Informal— To suit one's taste (literally 'suits the mouth').
음식이 입에 잘 맞으세요?
Neutral— To suit one's desire or interest.
그 제안은 내 구미에 당기지 않아요.
Neutral— To work well together (literally 'hands and feet match').
우리 팀은 손발이 잘 맞아요.
Neutral— A fish in water; someone in a perfectly suitable environment.
그는 무대 위에서 물 만난 물고기 같아요.
Neutral— To be just right; to be the proper thing.
여름에는 냉면이 제격이죠.
Neutral— To fit perfectly (literally 'fits exactly').
이 옷이 나한테 딱 맞아요.
Neutral— To find one's proper/suitable place.
그는 이제야 제 자리를 찾은 것 같아요.
Neutral間違えやすい
Both end in '성' and relate to 'correctness.'
정확성 is accuracy (being correct in detail). 적합성 is suitability (being the right choice for the goal).
시계의 정확성은 좋지만, 디자인의 적합성은 낮아요.
Both are used to evaluate how well things fit together.
개연성 is specifically for narrative logic or consistency in stories/theories. 적합성 is for functional fitness.
영화의 줄거리는 개연성이 있고, 배우는 역할에 적합성이 있어요.
Both relate to things matching up.
일관성 is consistency over time or across parts. 적합성 is the fit for a specific purpose.
그의 말은 일관성이 있지만, 이 상황에는 적합성이 없어요.
Often discussed together in business.
효율성 is efficiency (output vs input). 적합성 is suitability (is it the right thing?).
이 기계는 효율성은 높지만 우리 공장에는 적합성이 낮아요.
Both are evaluation metrics.
신뢰성 is reliability (can you trust it?). 적합성 is suitability.
데이터의 신뢰성은 높으나 연구 목적에는 적합성이 부족합니다.
文型パターン
[Noun]은/는 [Target]에 적합합니다.
이 차는 가족 여행에 적합합니다.
[Noun]의 적합성을 확인하다.
재료의 적합성을 확인하세요.
[Noun]에 대한 적합성을 평가하다.
신기술에 대한 적합성을 평가했습니다.
[Noun] 적합성이 떨어지다/높다.
이 모델은 시장 적합성이 높습니다.
[Noun]의 적합성 여부를 판단하다.
증거의 적합성 여부를 판단해야 합니다.
[Noun] 측면에서의 적합성.
경제적 측면에서의 적합성을 고려합시다.
[Noun]에 의거한 적합성 검증.
규정에 의거한 적합성 검증을 마쳤습니다.
[Noun]과/와 [Noun]의 적합성을 도모하다.
이론과 실제의 적합성을 도모해야 합니다.
語族
名詞
動詞
形容詞
関連
使い方
High in professional, academic, and news contexts. Low in daily casual conversation.
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Using '적합성해요' as a verb.
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적합합니다 / 적합성이 있습니다.
적합성 is a noun. To use it as a verb, you must use the adjective form '적합하다' or the phrase '적합성이 있다'.
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Confusing it with '정확성' (Accuracy).
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적합성 (Suitability).
Accuracy is being correct. Suitability is being the right fit. A hammer is accurate but not suitable for eating soup.
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Using the wrong particle: '를 적합성'.
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에 대한 적합성 / 의 적합성.
Suitability is always *of* something or *for* something. Use possessive or directional particles.
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Using '적합성' for personal feelings.
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마음에 들어요 / 좋아요.
적합성 is an objective evaluation. For subjective 'liking,' use simple emotional verbs.
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Confusing '적합성' with '가능성'.
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적합성 (Fitness) vs 가능성 (Possibility).
Saying 'He has suitability to come' is wrong. You mean 'He has the possibility of coming.'
ヒント
Suffix -성
The suffix '-성' is very productive in Korean. If you know '적합' (suitable), you can guess '적합성' is 'suitability.' Look for this pattern in other words like '중요' (important) -> '중요성' (importance).
Job Seekers
If you are writing a resume in Korean, use '직무 적합성' to describe how your experience matches the job description. It is a powerful keyword for HR managers.
Business Meetings
Instead of saying 'I like this idea,' say '이 아이디어는 우리 목표에 대한 적합성이 높습니다.' It sounds more objective and persuasive.
Academic Tone
Use '적합성을 검증하다' (verify suitability) to give your research papers a more professional and academic tone.
Pronunciation
Remember the 'p' in 'hap' makes the 's' in 'seong' sound like 'ss'. It's [적합썽]. Practicing this will make your speech sound more natural.
Fit vs. Appropriate
Use '적합성' for functional things (tools, candidates, materials) and '적절성' for social things (words, timing, behavior).
News Headlines
When you see '적합성' in a headline, the article is likely about an evaluation, a controversy over a candidate, or a policy review.
The 'Hap' Connection
Connect 'Hap' (合) to 'Harmony' or 'Joining.' Suitability is about things joining together in harmony.
Formal Lectures
Professors love this word. If you hear it, they are likely discussing the 'criteria' for something.
Don't Overuse
In casual settings, stick to simple verbs like '맞다' or '어울리다.' Overusing '적합성' can make you seem unapproachable.
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記憶術
Think of 'Jeok' as 'Jock' (an athlete). A jock needs to have the right 'Hap' (fitness) and 'Seong' (soul/nature) for the sport. Jock-Hap-Seong = Suitability for the game.
視覚的連想
Visualize a puzzle piece (적합) that has a certain glow or quality (성) because it fits perfectly into the empty space.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Try to use '적합성' in a sentence today when talking about a movie or a book. Ask: '이 영화의 결말이 주제와 적합성이 있나요?' (Does the ending of this movie have suitability with the theme?)
語源
The word is a Sino-Korean compound. '적' (適) means to follow or suit. '합' (合) means to join or fit together. '성' (性) is a suffix meaning nature, quality, or property.
元の意味: The quality of fitting together or suiting a standard.
Sino-Korean (Hanja)文化的な背景
No specific sensitivities, but using it in very casual settings can make you sound cold or overly clinical.
English speakers might use 'fit' or 'suitability,' but '적합성' is much more formal than 'fit.' It sounds like 'admissibility' or 'congruence' in some contexts.
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実際の使用場面
Job Interviews
- 직무 적합성이 뛰어납니다.
- 조직 적합성을 평가합니다.
- 전공과 직무의 적합성.
- 적합한 인재를 찾습니다.
Product Development
- 시장 적합성을 확인하다.
- 사용자 적합성 테스트.
- 디자인의 적합성.
- 용도 적합성이 높다.
Academic Research
- 이론적 적합성.
- 연구 모델의 적합성.
- 데이터의 적합성.
- 분석의 적합성 검증.
Government Policy
- 정책의 적합성.
- 사회적 적합성 논의.
- 현실 적합성이 부족하다.
- 법적 적합성 검토.
Environmental Science
- 환경 적합성 평가.
- 기후 적합성.
- 식생의 적합성.
- 서식지 적합성 지수.
会話のきっかけ
"이 기술이 우리 회사에 적합성이 있다고 생각하시나요?"
"새로운 마케팅 전략의 시장 적합성에 대해 어떻게 보십니까?"
"이번 지원자의 직무 적합성을 어떻게 평가하시나요?"
"이 정책이 현실 적합성이 떨어진다는 비판에 대해 어떻게 생각하세요?"
"제품의 사용자 적합성을 높이기 위한 좋은 아이디어가 있을까요?"
日記のテーマ
내가 지금 하고 있는 일이 나의 성격과 적합성이 있는지 써보세요.
최근에 산 물건 중에서 용도 적합성이 가장 좋았던 것은 무엇인가요?
한국어 학습 방법 중에서 나에게 가장 적합성이 높은 방법은 무엇인가요?
우리 사회에서 가장 현실 적합성이 필요한 법은 무엇이라고 생각하나요?
자신이 꿈꾸는 직업에 대한 자신의 적합성을 분석해 보세요.
よくある質問
10 問Technically yes, but it sounds very clinical. You might say '등산에 대한 의류의 적합성' in a product test report. In a store, just say '이 옷 잘 어울려요?' (Does this suit me?) or '이 옷 등산할 때 입기 좋아요?' (Is this good for hiking?).
Not exactly. Compatibility is usually '호환성' (ho-hwan-seong). 적합성 is whether the tool is 'suitable' for the task, whereas 호환성 is whether two pieces of tech can 'work together.'
It is the Korean translation of 'Market Fit' (specifically Product-Market Fit). It means how well a product satisfies a strong market demand.
The word is '부적합성' (bu-jeok-hap-seong). You just add the prefix '부' (不) which means 'not.'
While not a common religious term, it can be used in theological discussions regarding the 'suitability' of a sacrifice or a law in modern times.
Yes, but usually in a professional context like '직무 적합성' (job fitness). Using it for a romantic partner would sound like you are a robot evaluating a candidate.
Usually '~에 대한' (regarding) or '~의' (possessive). For example: '환경에 대한 적합성' or '계획의 적합성.'
Yes, it appears frequently in the Korean language and Social Studies sections when discussing the validity of research or policies.
No, it just implies 'meeting the criteria.' For 'perfection' or 'best fit,' use '최적성' (optimality).
Yes, if you are reflecting on your career or a major decision. '나의 적합성을 고민해 보았다' (I pondered my suitability).
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Write a sentence using '직무 적합성'.
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Translate: 'We need to check the suitability of this plan.'
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Translate: 'This material is suitable for the environment.'
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Write a sentence using '적합성 평가'.
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Translate: 'The market fit of this product is high.'
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Write a sentence using '부적합성'.
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Translate: 'Is this water suitable for drinking?'
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Write a sentence using '현실 적합성'.
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Translate: 'We analyzed the suitability of the technology.'
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Write a sentence about your suitability for a job.
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Translate: 'Please judge the suitability of the location.'
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Write a sentence using '적합성 검증'.
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Translate: 'The shoes are suitable for running.'
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Write a sentence using '시대적 적합성'.
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Translate: 'Suitability is more important than price.'
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Write a sentence using '적합성을 높이다'.
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Translate: 'The evidence lacks legal suitability.'
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Write a sentence about 'cultural suitability'.
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Translate: 'Let's review the suitability of the proposal.'
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Write a sentence using '적합성 여부'.
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Pronounce the word '적합성' clearly.
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Say 'This plan is suitable' in formal Korean.
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Ask 'Is this suitable for children?' in Korean.
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Say 'We need to check the suitability' in a business setting.
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Describe your job suitability in one sentence.
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Explain what '시장 적합성' means in Korean.
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Ask a colleague to evaluate the suitability of a proposal.
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Say 'The suitability of the data is lacking.'
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Talk about 'environmental suitability' in an academic tone.
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Say 'This is a perfect match' using the idiom '안성맞춤'.
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Say 'The legal suitability of the evidence is being discussed.'
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Explain why a certain coat is suitable for winter.
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Ask 'What is the suitability of this location?'
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Say 'We must verify the suitability of the technology.'
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Explain the difference between '적합성' and '적절성' briefly.
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Say 'The suitability for the times is important.'
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Ask if a material is suitable for high temperatures.
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Say 'The applicant has high job suitability.'
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Say 'Let's judge the suitability together.'
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Say 'The suitability index has reached the standard.'
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Listen and write down: '적합성 평가'.
Listen and translate: '이 계획은 적합하지 않아요.'
Listen and identify the topic: '직무 적합성 테스트를 시작하겠습니다.'
Listen and write down the compound noun: '시장 적합성'.
Listen and translate: '현실 적합성이 떨어집니다.'
Listen and identify the verb: '적합성을 검토하다'.
Listen and write: '환경 적합성 평가'.
Listen and identify the adjective: '적합한 장소'.
Listen and translate: '법적 적합성 여부'.
Listen and write: '시대적 적합성'.
Listen and identify the particle: '계획에 대한 적합성'.
Listen and translate: '적합성을 높여야 합니다.'
Listen and write: '구조적 적합성'.
Listen and identify the object: '자료의 적합성을 판단하세요.'
Listen and translate: '이 물건은 용도에 적합합니다.'
이 계획은 적합성해요.
'적합성' is a noun. Use the adjective '적합하다'.
그는 직무를 적합성이 높아요.
Use a compound noun or '에 대한'.
이 옷은 파티에 정확해요.
'정확하다' means accurate. '적합하다' means suitable.
데이터의 적합선이 없습니다.
Spelling error: '성' (quality) not '선' (line).
적합성을 판단해 주세요.
This sentence is correct, but ensure the context is formal.
그가 올 적합성이 있어요.
Use '가능성' for the chance of an event happening.
이 재료는 요리를 적합해요.
Use the particle '에' for suitability.
시장 적합성를 검토하다.
Object particle should be '을' after '성'.
환경에 대한 적합성 평가를 했어.
'적합성' is formal, so use formal endings.
이 신발은 달리기에 적절성해요.
Use '적합하다' for functional fitness like running.
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Summary
The word 적합성 is your 'go-to' term for professional evaluations of how well something fits a requirement. Use it when discussing job candidates (직무 적합성) or product-market fit (시장 적합성) to sound more analytical and precise. Example: '이 계획의 적합성을 검토해야 합니다' (We must review the suitability of this plan).
- 적합성 means suitability or fitness for a purpose.
- Used in formal contexts like business, science, and law.
- Commonly paired with '평가하다' (evaluate) or '검토하다' (review).
- Derived from Hanja: 適 (suit) + 合 (fit) + 性 (quality).
Suffix -성
The suffix '-성' is very productive in Korean. If you know '적합' (suitable), you can guess '적합성' is 'suitability.' Look for this pattern in other words like '중요' (important) -> '중요성' (importance).
Job Seekers
If you are writing a resume in Korean, use '직무 적합성' to describe how your experience matches the job description. It is a powerful keyword for HR managers.
Business Meetings
Instead of saying 'I like this idea,' say '이 아이디어는 우리 목표에 대한 적합성이 높습니다.' It sounds more objective and persuasive.
Academic Tone
Use '적합성을 검증하다' (verify suitability) to give your research papers a more professional and academic tone.
例文
이 후보자가 직무 적합성 평가를 통과했다.
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A2〜に対する、〜についての。2つの名詞をつなぐ時に使われます(例:韓国についての本)。
~대하여
A2「〜について」や「〜に関する」という意味です。話や本のテーマを示す時に使われます。
대해서
A2〜について;〜に関して。
에 대해
A2「〜について」や「〜に関して」を意味する表現です。
풍요롭다
A2豊かである、裕福である、潤沢である。
관철하다
B2自分の意志や要求を最後まで押し通すこと。 '彼は自分の主張を貫徹した。'
~에 따라
B1~に従って、~によって。ある基準や条件に合わせて物事が進んだり変化したりすることを表します。
에 따라
A2人によって考えが違います。 (〜によって / 〜に従って)
에 의하면
B1ニュースによれば、この言葉は「〜によれば」という意味です。例:「新聞によれば、明日は晴れるそうです。」
계좌번호
A2銀行の口座番号。韓国での送金や電子決済に使用されます。