差さ等とう

noun

gradation; difference in degree; hierarchy

Refers to a graded difference or a scale of levels, often in abstract contexts such as social rank, quality, or intensity. Somewhat formal and less common in everyday speech.

• この制せい度どには差さ等とうがあり、全ぜん員いんが同おなじ扱あつかいではない。

  There is a gradation in this system; not everyone is treated equally.