Japanese symbol for “proportionate”

相当

そうとう

Romaji: soutou

corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to

In Japanese, proportionate is 相当, read そうとう (soutou).

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Meanings

adj-no, n, vi corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to
adj-na, adj-no appropriate; suitable; befitting; proportionate
vi, vs to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with; to be deserving of; to be worthy of
adj-na, adj-no considerable; substantial
adv considerably; rather; quite; fairly; pretty

Kanji and stroke order

相

inter-, mutual, together

on: ソウ、ショウ
kun: あい-

9 strokes · JLPT 2

当

hit, right, appropriate

on: トウ
kun: あ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる、あ.て

6 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
相手	あいて aite	companion; partner; company
相談	そうだん soudan	consultation; discussion; discussing
首相	しゅしょう shushou	prime minister; chancellor (Germany, Austria, etc.); premier
相互	そうご sougo	mutual; reciprocal
相撲	すもう sumou	sumo (wrestling)
本当	ほんとう hontou	truth; reality; actuality
当時	とうじ touji	at that time; in those days
担当	たんとう tantou	being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

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