等しい — meaning in English

English meaning

• equal adj The same in amount, value, size, status, or rights.
• equally adv In equal shares, amounts, or degree; evenly.
• even adj Flat, level, or smooth.

Senses

等しい is used for these senses in English:

• equal The same in all respects that matter practically; interchangeable, fungible, or (even sometimes) identical for practical purposes.
• equally (manner) In an equal manner; in equal shares or proportion; with equal and impartial justice; evenly
• even Equal in proportion, quantity, size, etc.

equal — full definition

1. adj The same in amount, value, size, status, or rights.
2. verb To be the same as in value or amount; to match.
3. noun A person or thing having the same status, rank, or ability as another.

equally — full definition

1. adv In equal shares, amounts, or degree; evenly.
2. adv Used to introduce a second point that is just as important as the first.

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