Used as a na-adjective to describe things that are the same in value, meaning, or effect.
These two opinions are not equal.
彼の提案は拒否とイコールだ。
His proposal is equivalent to a refusal.
equals sign; equality sign
Mathematical term for the '=' symbol. The native term 等号 is also common.
See also: 等号
数式ではイコールの左と右が等しい。
In a mathematical expression, the left and right sides of the equals sign are equal.
equals; is equal to
Used in the pattern 'A イコール B' to state that A equals B, often in explanatory or comparative contexts.
この場合、努力イコール成功とは限らない。
In this case, effort does not necessarily equal success.
Effort doesn't necessarily equal success.
Freedom and irresponsibility are not the same thing.