Vocabulary

What does 相当 (そうとう, soutou) mean?

相当 (そうとう, soutou) means equivalent to; considerably, quite.

Quick facts
Readingそうとう
Romajisoutou
Part of speechnoun, suru verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
そうとう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsoutou

equivalent to; considerably, quite

  1. 1noun · suru verb · intransitive corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to
  2. 2na-adjective · no-adjective appropriate; suitable; befitting
  3. 3suru verb · intransitive to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with; to be deserving of
  4. 4na-adjective · no-adjective considerable; substantial
  5. 5adverb considerably; rather; quite

Example sentences

  • It's quite far to the station, you know.

  • This amount is equivalent to ten thousand yen.

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