Translation guide
The English word 'leveling' can refer to making something flat or even, adjusting to a standard, or progressing in games. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
leveling (making flat)
leveling (in games)
Expressing the action of making a surface level, smooth, or even, such as ground, a floor, or a road.
The most common and general way to say 'to level' or 'to make flat'. Used for surfaces like ground, land, or a table.
We leveled the ground and pitched the tent.
Often used for leveling ground, soil, or a road. Implies smoothing out irregularities.
Written form of ならす, often used in technical or formal contexts.
Expressing the idea of bringing things to the same level, standard, or condition, such as leveling differences, scores, or quality.
Refers to leveling or equalizing standards, prices, or conditions. Common in economic or social contexts.
Wage leveling is progressing.
Literally 'eliminate the gap'. Used for leveling differences in ability, income, etc.
Policies to level educational disparities.
To make uniform or even. Used for quality, thickness, or distribution.
Level the thickness.
Expressing the concept of gaining experience and increasing a character's level in video games.
The most common term for 'leveling' in gaming. Literally 'raising level'.
Tell me an efficient way of leveling.
Means 'raising' or 'training' a character, often including leveling as part of character development.
Expressing the act of completely destroying or flattening a building or structure.
When referring to destroying a building, do not use 平らにする (taira ni suru) unless you specifically mean flattening it to the ground. 取り壊す (torikowasu) or 更地にする (sarachi ni suru) are more natural.
We need to level the land before construction.
グラウンドを均す作業。
Work to level the sports ground.
Refers to the moment of gaining a level, but can also be used for the process of leveling up.
Let's level up in this dungeon.
キャラクターを育成する。
Level up / develop a character.
That building is scheduled to be leveled.