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  4. 等しい

等しい

hitoshii
equal

この二つの数字は等しい。

These two numbers are equal.


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.

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

Synonyms

同じ均等な同等の

Antonyms

異なる不等な

Related Phrases

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
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