同等(どうとう)

どうとう
noun
equality; equivalence; equal standing
formaldescriptive
1. 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(どうとう)の立場(たちば)で話(はな)し合(あ)う。
To discuss as equals.
この資格(しかく)は大学(だいがく)卒業(そつぎょう)と同等(どうとう)に扱(あつか)われる。
This qualification is treated as equivalent to a university degree.
経験(けいけん)年数(ねんすう)に関係(かんけい)なく、同等(どうとう)の仕事(しごと)には同等(どうとう)の給与(きゅうよ)を支払(しはら)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(どうとう)の権利(けんり), equal rights) or with に as an adverb (同等(どうとう)に扱(あつか)う, to treat equally). Common in formal and written contexts discussing fairness, rank, or comparisons.

Common collocations

Similar words

同等(どうとう) emphasizes equal rank or value in a comparison. 平等(びょうどう) means fairness or equality as a principle (e.g., human rights), while 対等(たいとう) stresses an equal power relationship between two parties.

Related Words

Synonym: 平等(びょうどう) (equality (as principle))
Synonym: 対等(たいとう) (equal footing)
Related: 同格(どうかく) (same rank)
Compare: 等価(とうか) (equivalence)
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Added 2026.2.20 13:26 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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