What does 相応 mean?
相応 is a Japanese noun meaning “suitability, fitness” in English. It can also be translated as “conjoining” depending on context. It is written as 相応 in kanji, そうおう in hiragana, and souou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentence
収入相応の暮らしをしなさい。
Try to live within your means.