1.
suitable, fitting, appropriate, proportionate
Being well-matched or proportionate to a situation, status, or effort. Implies that something is neither too much nor too little for the context.
年齢相応の服装をする。
To dress appropriately for one's age.
努力に相応した結果が出た。
Results proportionate to the effort were achieved.
立場に相応しい振る舞いが求められる。
Behavior befitting one's position is expected.
USAGE:
Often used as a suffix in the pattern ～相応 meaning 'appropriate to ~' (e.g., 年齢相応 = age-appropriate). Also appears as 相応しい (befitting) and ～に相応した (proportionate to).
The expression 分相応 means 'within one's means / befitting one's station' and appears in the set phrase 身の程を知る context.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 年齢相応: age-appropriate
- 分相応: within one's means
- 相応の対価: a fitting price/compensation
- ～に相応しい: befitting ~
- 相応の覚悟: appropriate resolve/preparation