相当
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Base form used as an adverb to modify adjectives or verbs, indicating a considerable degree. Example: 『相当高い』 (soutou takai, 'considerably high').
Theme
User and their coworker Mika are discussing the workload for an upcoming project at the office.
相当
そうとう
considerably, fairly
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine a scale where something is 'fairly' heavy — you say 『相当』 (soutou, 'considerably') to show it's quite a bit. Think: 'So out of' → 'soutou' → it's considerably out of the ordinary!
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『相当』 (soutou) is often used in formal or written contexts to express a significant degree, such as in news reports or academic writing, to indicate something is 'fairly' or 'considerably' large or important.
Forms
Base: 相当Base form used as an adverb to modify adjectives or verbs, indicating a considerable degree. Example: 『相当高い』 (soutou takai, 'considerably high').