noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
same rank; equal standing; equality
Used for people, positions, or things that are on the same level or of equal status. Often appears in formal or comparative contexts.
He receives treatment on par with the company president.
両者は同格に扱われるべきだ。
Both should be treated equally.
apposition
Grammatical term for a construction where two noun phrases are placed side by side with the same referent, e.g., 友達の田中さん.
「友達の田中さん」の「友達」と「田中さん」は同格の関係にある。
In 'my friend Tanaka-san', 'friend' and 'Tanaka-san' are in an appositional relationship.
He receives treatment equal in status to a department manager.
In "my friend Tanaka," "Tanaka" is in apposition with "friend."
The company treats contract workers as equal in status to regular employees.