Translation guide
The English word 'equally' is used to express that something is done or distributed in the same way, to the same degree, or with the same importance. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; the best choice depends on whether you are talking about equal division, equal treatment, equal degree, or equal importance.
To say that something is divided or shared into equal parts, or that people receive the same amount.
Adverb meaning 'in equal parts' or 'equally divided'. Used when physically dividing something like food, money, or time.
ケーキを等分に切り分けた。
I cut the cake into equal pieces.
Adverb meaning 'evenly' or 'equally'. Often used for distributing things so that everyone gets the same amount, or for spacing things evenly.
利益を均等に分配する。
We distribute the profits equally.
Adverb meaning 'equally' in the sense of fairness or without discrimination. Often used in social contexts like rights or opportunities.
すべての生徒を平等に扱うべきだ。
All students should be treated equally.
Phrase meaning 'in the same way' or 'equally'. A more general, everyday expression that can be used for both division and treatment.
みんなに同じように分けてね。
Share it equally among everyone.
To say that two or more things are equal in degree, intensity, or quality.
Phrase meaning 'about the same' or 'equally'. Used to compare the degree of adjectives or verbs.
彼は私と同じくらい背が高い。
He is equally as tall as me.
日本語と英語が同じくらい難しい。
Japanese and English are equally difficult.
Adverb meaning 'likewise' or 'equally'. More formal than 同じくらい, often used in writing or speeches.
この問題は同様に重要だ。
This issue is equally important.
Adverb meaning 'equally' or 'uniformly'. Somewhat literary or formal; often used in mathematical or philosophical contexts.
To say that two or more things are equally important, true, or valid.
Phrase meaning 'in the same way' or 'equally'. Can be used to emphasize that multiple things are equally important.
健康も仕事と同じように大切だ。
Health is equally as important as work.
Formal adverb meaning 'likewise' or 'equally'. Suitable for written arguments or presentations.
この規則は全社員に同様に適用される。
This rule applies equally to all employees.
Formal/literary adverb for 'equally'. Often used in declarations or principles.
To say that two or more outcomes have the same probability.
Phrase meaning 'about the same' or 'equally'. Used with words like 可能性 (possibility) or 確率 (probability).
どちらの結果も同じくらいあり得る。
Both outcomes are equally possible.
Formal adverb for 'equally'. Used in technical or mathematical contexts.
等分に is for dividing into equal parts (like cutting a cake). 均等に is for distributing things evenly (like sharing profits). 平等に is for fairness and lack of discrimination (like equal rights).
ケーキを等分に切る。
Cut the cake into equal pieces.
お金を均等に分ける。
Divide the money equally.
人を平等に扱う。
Treat people equally.
The English word 'equally' is sometimes transcribed as イコーリー, but this is not natural Japanese. Use the appropriate Japanese adverb instead.
All people are equally precious.
People are judged equally under the law.
All options are equally likely to occur.