subjunctive equivalent
A grammatical term referring to words or phrases that convey a subjunctive-like meaning without using a formal subjunctive form. Used in linguistic descriptions of English grammar taught in Japanese schools.
A subjunctive equivalent is a phrase that expresses a hypothetical meaning.
仮定法 is the subjunctive mood itself, while 仮定法相当語句 refers to specific expressions that function like the subjunctive.
Compound of 仮定法 (subjunctive mood) + 相当 (equivalent) + 語句 (phrase). A modern technical term used in English grammar education in Japan.