1.
suitable, appropriate, befitting, worthy of
Describes something or someone that is a good match or well-suited to a particular role, situation, or standard.
リーダーに相応しい人だ。
That person is worthy of being a leader.
この場に相応しい服装で来てください。
Please come in attire appropriate for this occasion.
彼の努力は、賞を受けるのに相応しいものだった。
His efforts were worthy of receiving the award.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 相応しく
- Noun form: 相応しさ (suitability)
- Negative: 相応しくない
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ～に相応しい: suitable for, worthy of
- ～に相応しくない: not suitable for
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 適切: appropriate (more objective, used for actions and measures)
- 似合う: to suit, to look good on (often for appearance)