🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

相当な

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sōtō na

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Substantial/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1420 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼は相当な量の仕事を一人でこなした。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Of considerable importance, size, or worth; equivalent to a decent amount.

    "They made a substantial investment in renewable energy."
  2. 2

    Strongly and solidly built.

    "The bridge was built with substantial steel beams to withstand heavy traffic."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Late Latin substantialis, stemming from substantia meaning 'being, essence, or substance'. Entering the English language in the late 14th century via Old French, the term initially referred to something having a firm basis or real existence before evolving to describe large quantities, sizes, or importance.

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