noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
corresponding to; equivalent to
Used to express that something matches or is equivalent to another in meaning, function, or value. Often appears in the pattern ～に相当する.
この英語の単語に相当する日本語は何ですか。
What is the Japanese word corresponding to this English word?
彼の給料
His salary is an amount equivalent to that of a department manager.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
appropriate; suitable; proportionate
Describes something that is fitting, deserved, or in keeping with a standard. As a verb (相当する), it means 'to be proportionate to' or 'to be worthy of'.
彼の努力に相当する報酬を与えるべきだ。
We should give him a reward proportionate to his efforts.
この仕事には相当な経験が必要だ。
This job requires appropriate experience.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
considerable; substantial; quite
Indicates a high degree or large amount. Used both as an adjective (相当な) and as an adverb (相当に/相当). The adverbial use is very common in everyday speech.
彼は相当なお金持ちだ。
He is quite wealthy.
今日は相当暑い。
It's considerably hot today.
その問題は相当難しい。
That problem is fairly difficult.