同列
Meanings
1
same row; same line; same file
Literal spatial or organizational sense: items arranged in the same row, line, or file. Often used in contexts like seating, lists, or data.
I was in the same row of seats as him.
Please enter the data in the same row of the table.
2
same rank; same level; same category; same treatment
Figurative use: being on the same level in status, ability, or treatment. Common in phrases like 同列に扱う (treat as equal) or 同列に並べる (place on the same level).
It is a mistake to treat the two as equals.
His ability is on the same level as a professional's.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を同列に扱うto treat X as being on the same level (as something else)
It's wrong to treat these two issues as if they were on the same level.
- 〈物〉を同列に並べるto place X in the same rank or category
It's difficult to rate those two athletes as being in the same class.
- 〈人〉が同列に並ぶfor people to stand/line up in the same row
The athletes lined up in the same row.
Expressions
- 同列に論じるtreat as equal; discuss in the same terms; put on the same level