noun
equivalent expression; equivalent word or phrase
Grammar term for a word or phrase that corresponds to another in meaning or function, often used in bilingual contexts or translation studies.
この辞書では、各見出し語に英語の相当語句が示されている。
In this dictionary, each headword is given with its English equivalent.
Compound of 相当 (corresponding, equivalent) and 語句 (words and phrases). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern grammar and translation contexts.