等しい
ひとしい
hitoshii
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

等しい (ひとしい (hitoshii)) means "equal". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

equal

Also : the same · identical · equivalent

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 等しい (ひとしい) means 'equal'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of equal.

Example Sentences

私は等しいが好きです。

わたしはひとしいがすきです。

I like equal.

二つの三角形は面積が等しい。

ふたつのさんかくけいはめんせきがひとしい。

The two triangles have equal areas.

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