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mottekoi
expression, na adjective, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

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Root Words:

motte + koi

English Meaning(s) for もってこい

expression, na adjective, no adjective
  1. just right; ideal; perfectly suitable
expression
  1. fetch!; bring me ...

Definition and Synonyms for もってこい

Proper appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs
Synonyms: しかるべき, もってこい, 似つかわしい, 似合わしい, 剴切, 妥当, 持ってくる, 相応, 適す, 適した, 適する, 適任, 適切, 適当, 適正, 順当
Suitable meant or adapted for an occasion or use
Synonyms: ふさわしい, もってこい, 似つかわしい, 似合わしい, 分相応, 手ごろ, 持ってくる, 相応, それ相応, 適切, 適宜, 適当

Stroke Order Diagrams for もってこい

Sample Sentences for もってこい

This park lends itself to recreation.
The Japanese onsen is a nice place for skinny-dipping.
These apples are good cookers.
Fall is a good season for reading.
It's ideal weather for a picnic.

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