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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He is equally as tall as me.
Adverb meaning 'likewise' or 'equally'. More formal than 同じくらい, often used in writing or speeches.
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.
Health is equally as important as work.
Formal adverb meaning 'likewise' or 'equally'. Suitable for written arguments or presentations.
Formal/literary adverb for 'equally'. Often used in declarations or principles.
To say that two or more outcomes have the same probability.
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).
Cut the cake into equal pieces.
Divide the money equally.
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.
Japanese and English are equally difficult.
This issue is equally important.
すべての人は等しく尊い。
All people are equally precious.
This rule applies equally to all employees.
法の下に人は等しく裁かれる。
People are judged equally under the law.
すべての選択肢が等しく起こり得る。
All options are equally likely to occur.