相当
そうとう
soutou
nounVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

相当 (そうとう (soutou)) means "fairly". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

fairly

Also : worth ~ · considerably · being equivalent to

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Meaning ·

The word 相当 (そうとう) means 'considerably'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of considerably.

Example Sentences

この工事は相当な費用がかかった。

このこうじはそうとうなひようがかかった。

This construction cost a considerable amount.

彼の実力は相当なものだ。

かれのじつりょくはそうとうなものだ。

His ability is quite considerable.

Kanji in this word

相
Phase
Kunあい
Onそう、しょう
JLPT N3
当
Hit
Kunあ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる
Onとう
JLPT N3

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