穏当|おんとうontou[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjective, nounproper; reasonable; right; appropriate
   その組合くみあいの賃上ちんあげ要求ようきゅうは穏当おんとうだった。↗

   The union was modest in its wage demands.

• Synonym妥当だとうNeutralFocuses on being apt and suitable, as in 「妥当な判断」; unlike 「穏当」 it carries no nuance of calm moderation or avoiding extremes.
• Synonym順当じゅんとうNeutralSuggests what naturally follows from ordinary reasoning, as in 「順当に勝ち進む」.
• Synonym至当しとうWrittenWritten/formal prose. Emphasizes being supremely reasonable and fitting; a more emphatic, affirmative tone than 「穏当」.
• Related正当せいとうNeutralStresses conformity to reason and law, as in 「正当防衛」; centers on judgments of right and wrong.
• Related合理的ごうりてきNeutralHighlights logic or efficiency; leans toward rational calculation where 「穏当」 suggests mild moderation.
• Related公正こうせいNeutralStresses fairness and impartiality of stance, as in 「公正な判断」; about one's position, not moderation of wording.
• Related正しいただしいNeutralThe everyday default for 'right' or 'correct'; the broadest of these words, simply meaning not wrong.
• Related賢明けんめいNeutralEmphasizes wise, intelligent judgment, as in 「賢明な選択」.
• Related論理的ろんりてきNeutralPoints to rigorous reasoning; concerns a way of thinking rather than 「穏当」's measured, moderate tone.
• Related筋の通ったすじのとおったCasualColloquial. Describes reasoning that is consistent and convincing, holding together without contradiction.
• Antonym不当ふとうNeutralUnreasonable and unjust; the direct opposite of 「穏当」's sound appropriateness.
• Antonym過激かげきNeutralExtreme or violent in words and actions; the direct opposite of 「穏当」's mild steadiness.

Use 「穏当」 for wording or handling that is measured and free of extremes, often in 「穏当な表現」 or 「穏当を欠く」. For general aptness pick 「妥当」, for lawful legitimacy 「正当」; 「正しい」 is the everyday all-purpose 'right'.

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1. 物事ものごとが穏おだやかで激はげしくないさま。
2. 物事ものごとに無理むりがなく、理りにかなっている様子ようす。
3. 性格せいかくが柔順じゅうじゅんですなおなさま。