相対
そうたい
soutai
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
相対 (そうたい (soutai)) means "Relative". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Relative
Also : Relativity · Face-to-face · Tête-à-tête
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Example Sentences
異文化間の相対的な違いを認識することで、より良い相互理解が得られる。
いぶんかかんのそうたいてきなちがいをにんしきすることで、よりよいそうごりかいがえられる。
By recognizing the relative differences between cultures, better mutual understanding can be achieved.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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