等しい
hitoshiiadjective★Beginner
general
Being the same in quantity, value, or status; having no difference.
彼らの意見は等しい価値を持つ。
Their opinions have equal value.
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Often used to describe numerical equality or equivalence in status.
Collocations
等しい価値equal value等しい権利equal rights
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等しい扱いphrase
equal treatment
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This word is often used in formal contexts, such as legal or mathematical discussions, but is also common in everyday comparisons.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the kanji 等 (equal) and the suffix し (adjectival form).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe equality in various contexts, such as mathematics, social rights, or comparisons.
Word Breakdown
等
equal
rootし
adjectival suffix
suffix和英辞典