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相応

Reading

Kana: そうおう
Romaji: souou
Kana
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Definition

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suitability; fitness

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 ショウ、 あい-
Meanings: inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy
Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 -ノウ、 あた.る、 まさに、 こた.える
Meanings: apply, answer, yes, OK, reply, accept

Example Sentences

分相応(ぶんそうおう)()らせ。
➥Cut your coat according to your cloth.
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(とし)相応(そうおう)にふるまえ。
➥Act your age.
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その(かたな)王子(おうじ)にふさわしい。
➥That sword is fit for a prince.
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身分(みぶん)相応(そうおう)()らせ。
➥Cut your coat according to your cloth.
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(かれ)年齢(ねんれい)相応(そうおう)()()う。
➥He acts his age.
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(きみ)はこの仕事(しごと)にふさわしい。
➥You are suitable for the job.
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