noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
parallel; running parallel
Describes lines, objects, or paths that are parallel or run alongside each other. Also used figuratively for parallelism in ideas or processes.
この二本の線は平行だ。
These two lines are parallel.
線路と平行に道が走
A road runs parallel to the railway tracks.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
concurrent; simultaneous; keeping pace
Used when two or more events, actions, or processes happen at the same time or progress together. Often interchangeable with 並行 in this sense.
See also: 並行
二つのプロジェクトが平行して進んでいる。
The two projects are progressing concurrently.
仕事と勉強を平行させるのは大変だ。
It's tough to keep work and study going at the same time.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
not reaching an agreement; parallel (of debate)
Refers to a discussion or debate where the parties' views remain parallel and never meet, i.e., they fail to reach a consensus. Often used in the phrase 平行線をたどる.
議論は平行線をたどった。
The discussion remained at a stalemate (literally, followed parallel lines).