相当
N3そうとう
[soutou]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to
2.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
appropriate; suitable; befitting; proportionate
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
4.adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
considerable; substantial
5.adverb (fukushi)
considerably; rather; quite; fairly; pretty
Example Sentences
この金額は日本円で十万円に相当する。
This amount is equivalent to 100,000 yen.
この仕事は相当な時間がかかりそうだ。
This work seems like it will take considerable time.
今日は相当疲れているので早く寝たい。
I'm quite tired today, so I want to go to bed early.