JLPT · Level 93
45 words
Japanese word
同格
Pronunciation
Romajidōkaku
Meaning
- nounsame rank
Example
彼らは同格です。kare ra wa dō kaku de su
They are of the same rank.
More examples
この二つの役職は同格として扱われます。ko no futa tsu no yaku shoku wa dō kaku to shi te atsuka wa re ma su
These two positions are treated as equal.
Core concept
Shows that two entities stand at the same level within a ranking, category, or system.
Common phrases
同格の相手dō kaku no ai te
an equal
Similar words
同等dōtō: A state of equal level, value, or status between two entities.
対等taitō: A relationship in which the parties have equal standing and authority.
同列dōretsu: A status in which people or things are placed in the same rank or category.
Definition in Japanese
同じ序列や基準において、二つのものの地位や程度が同じであること。ona ji jo retsu ya ki jun ni o i te futa tsu no mo no no chi i ya tei do ga ona ji de a ru ko to
Word origin
同 (dō, "same") and 格 (kaku, "rank") combine in 同格 (dōkaku) to mean having the same rank.
Usage tips
- In formal descriptions of organizations, 同格 (dōkaku) can show that two departments or offices have equal standing without implying that they do the same work.
Other meanings
- appositionnoun