N2
そうおう (souou)
相応
suitable, appropriate, befitting, proportionate
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used to describe something that is a good match or is commensurate with another thing, such as quality, price, effort, or status. Can be used as a noun, an adjective (相応の), or an adverb (相応に).
📝 Example Sentences
彼の努力に相応の報酬が与えられた。
He was given a reward commensurate with his efforts.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "相応"!
この仕事には、_______の経験と知識が求められます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: その仕事に見合った、釣り合いのとれた経験や知識が求められるという意味です。
English: It means that experience and knowledge commensurate with, or appropriate for, the job are required.
English: It means that experience and knowledge commensurate with, or appropriate for, the job are required.
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