What is the difference between "等しい" and "平等な"?

"等しい" represents "equal, same" (Level: B1), while "平等な" represents "equal, impartial" (Level: B2). They belong to the synonym comparative set.

synonym Comparative

等しい

平等な

Differences Between "等しい" and "平等な"

Option A

等しい

Meaning

equal, same

Reading

ひとしい (hitoshii)

Syllabus Level

Practical Example

これはとても等しいですね。

This is very equal, same, isn't it?

Option B

平等な

Meaning

equal, impartial

Reading

びょうどうな (byoudouna)

Syllabus Level

Practical Example

これはとても平等なですね。

This is very equal, impartial, isn't it?

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(equal, same)"?

🎉 正解 / Correct!

使い分け解説:
- 等しい: Essential structural term in CEFR B1 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B1語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
- 平等な: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)

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