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相当

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 相当

相当
そうとう
Freq #1107
1

Common noun; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to

Examples
その語に相当するようなフランス語を知っていますか。
Do you know the French equivalent of the word?
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

appropriate; suitable; befitting; proportionate

Examples
それを発明した教授は大学から相当の対価を受ける権利がある。
The professor who invented it has the right to reasonable remuneration from the university.
3

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Intransitive verb

to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with; to be deserving of; to be worthy of

Examples
アメリカへの旅は彼女にとって２年間の給与に相当した。
A trip to America was equivalent to a two-year salary for her.
4

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

considerable; substantial

Examples
１０年といえば相当な時間だ。
Ten years is a long time.
5

Adverb (fukushi)

considerably; rather; quite; fairly; pretty

Examples
その場所は今は相当建て込んでいる。
The place is very much built up now.

Kanji in this Word

相
9 strokes
Frequency: 45
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

inter-
mutual
together
each other
minister of state
councillor
aspect
phase
physiognomy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あい-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あ
い
おう
さ
さが
すけ
当
6 strokes
Frequency: 91
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

hit
right
appropriate
himself

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あ.たる
あ.たり
あ.てる
あ.て
まさ.に
まさ.にべし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たい
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