相応
そうおう
souou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
相応 (そうおう (souou)) means "Proper". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Proper
Also : Suitable · Adequate · Fitting · Becoming
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Example Sentences
待遇がその職務内容に相応していない場合、従業員は不満を抱きやすい。
たいぐうがそのしょくむないようにそうおうしていないばあい、じゅうぎょういんはふまんをいだきやすい。
When compensation is not commensurate with job responsibilities, employees tend to become dissatisfied.
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
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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