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“equivalent” in Japanese

Japanese

Also相当 (sōtō)

Pronunciation

Romajidōtō

Example

この資格は大学卒業と同等です。ko no shi kaku wa dai gaku sotsu gyō to dō tō de su

This qualification is equivalent to graduating from college.

Illustration for 同等 (equivalent)

How to say “equivalent” in Japanese

“Equivalent” in Japanese is 同等 (dōtō).

同等 (dōtō) marks two things as equal in a relevant standard, even when their forms or specific features differ.

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

Example sentences with 同等

両社のサービスは同等です。ryō sha no sā bi su wa dō tō de su

The services of the two companies are equivalent.

Tips for using 同等

  • 同等 (dōtō) is more formal than everyday expressions for being equal and commonly describes qualifications, rights, performance, or status in careful speech.

Other Japanese words for “equivalent”

この金額は千円に相当します。ko no kin gaku wa sen en ni sō tō shi ma su

This amount is equivalent to 1,000 yen.

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