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equality, equivalence, equal standing
Being equal in rank, value, ability, or status. Often used with の to modify nouns or with に as an adverb.
同等の立場で話し合う。
To discuss as equals.
この資格は大学卒業と同等に扱われる。
This qualification is treated as equivalent to a university degree.
経験年数に関係なく、同等の仕事には同等の給与を支払うべきだ。
Regardless of years of experience, equal pay should be given for equal work.
USAGE:
Used with の to modify nouns (同等の権利, equal rights) or with に as an adverb (同等に扱う, to treat equally). Common in formal and written contexts discussing fairness, rank, or comparisons.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 同等の権利: equal rights
- 同等の価値: equal value
- 同等に扱う: to treat equally
- 同等の立場: equal standing
- ～と同等: equivalent to ~
SIMILAR WORDS:
同等 emphasizes equal rank or value in a comparison. 平等 means fairness or equality as a principle (e.g., human rights), while 対等 stresses an equal power relationship between two parties.