noun, takes する, intransitive verb, takes genitive case の

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

adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, takes genitive case の

  1. appropriate, suitable, befitting, proportionate.

takes する, intransitive verb

  1. to be proportionate to, to be in keeping with, to be deserving of, to be worthy of.

adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, takes genitive case の

  1. considerable, substantial.

adverb

  1. considerably, rather, quite, fairly, pretty.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
相当 そうとう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

inter-, mutual, together
あい- ソウ ショウ (3rd, N3)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
eye, class, look
め モク ボク (1st, N4)
hit, right, appropriate
トウ あ.たる まさ.に (2nd, N3)
snout, hand