English–Japanese

“as good as” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidōzen

Example

その仕事は終わったも同然です。so no shi goto wa o wa tta mo dō zen de su

The job is as good as done.

Illustration for 同然 (as good as)

How to say “as good as” in Japanese

“As good as” in Japanese is 同然 (dōzen).

同然 (dōzen) presents an unfinished or slightly different state as equivalent in practical effect to the state being described.

Full entry for 同然: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 同然

彼はこの町では家族も同然です。kare wa ko no machi de wa ka zoku mo dō zen de su

He is practically family in this town.

Tips for using 同然

  • The pattern 同然 (dōzen) can sound more conclusive than a statement of likelihood because it treats any remaining difference as irrelevant to the outcome.

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