synonym Comparative
一律
VS
均一
Differences Between "一律" and "均一"
Option A
一律
Meaning
uniform, standard, equality, without distinction
Reading
いちりつ (ichiritsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
全従業員に一律5万円の手当が支給される。
A uniform allowance of 50,000 yen will be paid to all employees.
Option B
均一
Meaning
uniformity, equality, evenness, sameness
Reading
きんいつ (kin'itsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
この店の商品はすべて__均一__価格です。
All products in this store are at a uniform price.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(uniform, standard, equality, without distinction)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 一律: Refers to applying the same rule, standard, or treatment to everything or everyone without distinction. （全てのものや人に対して、区別なく同じ規則、基準、扱いを適用する様子を表します。）
- 均一: Describes a state where things are all the same, or equal, in terms of quality, price, size, or other characteristics. Often used in pricing or quality control.
- 一律: Refers to applying the same rule, standard, or treatment to everything or everyone without distinction. （全てのものや人に対して、区別なく同じ規則、基準、扱いを適用する様子を表します。）
- 均一: Describes a state where things are all the same, or equal, in terms of quality, price, size, or other characteristics. Often used in pricing or quality control.
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