Japanese

そうとう
Meaning: equivalent; corresponding to; suitable; considerable; quite
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

このダイヤモンドは、家一軒分に相当する価値がある。
This diamond has a value equivalent to a whole house.
天正カルタのイスは、現代のトランプのスペードに相当する。
The 'Isu' of Tensho Karuta corresponds to the modern spade in playing cards.
あの優秀な彼にしてからがその試験に落ちたのだから、難易度は相当高いはずだ。
Even that excellent guy failed the exam, so the difficulty level must be extremely high.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate that something is equivalent in value or degree, or to express a considerable amount.

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