相当
そうとう
Meanings
- Noun, する verb, Intransitive, の-adjective corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to
- な-adjective, の-adjective appropriate; suitable; befitting; proportionate
- する verb, Intransitive to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with; to be deserving of; to be worthy of
- な-adjective, の-adjective considerable; substantial
- Adverb considerably; rather; quite; fairly; pretty
Kanji
Example sentences
- もとは相当の身分の人だったそうです。
He is said to have been a man of respectable position. - もしこの提案が実施されれば、実業界は相当影響を受けるであろう。
If this proposal is put into practice, the business world will be affected to a significant degree. - どんな男にもそれ相当の嫁のきてがあるもの。
Every Jack must have his Jill. - そんなことを言うとは、きみも相当図々しいね。
You've got a nerve to say such a thing! - その問題について相当に長く考えてようやくその本質が見えてきた。
I had to think about the problem for quite a while before I saw daylight.
Common phrases
Words containing 相当
- 相当数 (そうとうすう) a considerable number
- 相当な注意 (そうとうなちゅうい) due diligence
- 名詞相当語句 (めいしそうとうごく) noun equivalent
And 5 more.