1.
considerably, fairly, quite
To a significant degree. Used as an adverb to emphasize extent.
今日は相当寒いです。
It's quite cold today.
相当な努力が必要です。
Considerable effort is required.
相当疲れているみたいだね。
You look quite tired.
2.
equivalent to, corresponding to
Matching or equal to something in value or level.
この金額は千ドルに相当します。
This amount is equivalent to 1,000 dollars.
~に相当する
部長に相当する役職です。
It's a position equivalent to department head.
この資格は大学卒業に相当すると認められている。
This qualification is recognized as equivalent to a university degree.
相当 can function as an adverb, na-adjective, or suru verb.
USAGE PATTERNS:
- Adverb: 相当 + adjective/verb (considerably)
- Na-adjective: 相当な + noun (considerable)
- Suru verb: ~に相当する (be equivalent to)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 相当難しい (quite difficult)
- 相当な量 (considerable amount)
- Xに相当する (be equivalent to X)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- かなり: fairly, considerably (casual)
- 相当: considerably (slightly more formal)
- 非常に: extremely (stronger)