Translation guide
Expresses that two or more things are at an equal position, rank, or standard. In Japanese, this is often conveyed through specific nouns, adjectives, or grammatical patterns rather than a single direct translation.
To say that two people or things are at the same level in a hierarchy, such as in a company, school, or competition.
Noun meaning 'same rank' or 'equal status'. Often used in formal or organizational contexts.
彼と私は会社で同格です。
He and I are at the same level in the company.
Noun or na-adjective meaning 'equality' or 'equal'. Used for comparing status, value, or conditions.
この二つの地位は同等だ。
These two positions are at the same level.
Common phrase using the English loanword 'level'. Casual and widely understood.
あの二人は同じレベルで戦っている。
Those two are competing at the same level.
To indicate that someone or something is as good, skilled, or capable as another.
Pattern meaning 'about the same as ~'. Used to compare degrees of ability or quality.
彼はプロと同じくらい上手だ。
He is at the same level as a professional.
Noun or na-adjective meaning 'evenly matched' or 'equal in strength'. Often used in sports or competitions.
両チームは互角の戦いをした。
The two teams fought at the same level.
Idiomatic phrase meaning 'to be on a par with' or 'to rank with'. Literally 'to line up shoulders'.
彼は一流選手と肩を並べる実力がある。
He has the ability to be at the same level as top athletes.
To describe objects or people being at an equal height or on the same floor.
Literally 'same height'. Used for physical levels.
この棚を同じ高さに設置してください。
Please install these shelves at the same level.
Noun meaning 'horizontal' or 'level'. Often used in technical or construction contexts.
地面が水平ではない。
The ground is not level.
The English phrase 'same level' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Choose the expression based on context: rank, ability, or physical height.
同じレベル
same level (casual, often for ability)