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How to say 'Equality' in Japanese | 平等

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The Japanese word for Equality is 'Byoudou', written as 平等 in Japanese.'Equality' in hiragana is びょうどう.

    word

    平等

    Meaning

    Equality

    Reading

    びょうどう

    byoudou

    Kanji

    平Flat 等Equal

    Explanation

    The Japanese adjectival noun '平等 (びょうどう)' means 'equality'. It refers to the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. This term is often used in social, legal, and ethical contexts to describe fairness and impartiality. For example: All people should have equality「すべての人は平等であるべきだ」(すべてのひとはびょうどうであるべきだ). The law guarantees equality「法律は平等を保証する」(ほうりつはびょうどうをほしょうする). Note that '平等' can also be used to describe equal treatment or fairness in various situations, such as in education or employment.

    Part Of Speech

    adjectival noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    6289

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 平等

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    平

    Meaning

    Flat

  • kanji

    等

    Meaning

    Equal

Words Related to 平等 Through the Kanji 平

These 20 Words contain the Kanji 平 as well.

  • word

    平仮名

    Meaning

    Hiragana

  • word

    平和

    Meaning

    Peace

  • word

    平成

    Meaning

    Heisei

  • word

    水平

    Meaning

    Horizontal, Level

  • word

    水平線

    Meaning

    Horizon

  • word

    公平

    Meaning

    Fair

  • word

    平

    Meaning

    Flat

  • word

    平面

    Meaning

    Plane

  • word

    平気

    Meaning

    Fine, Unfazed

  • word

    平行

    Meaning

    Parallel

  • word

    不平

    Meaning

    Complaint

  • word

    地平線

    Meaning

    Horizon

  • word

    平野

    Meaning

    Plain

  • word

    平たい

    Meaning

    Flat

  • word

    平方

    Meaning

    Square

  • word

    平日

    Meaning

    Weekday

  • word

    平均

    Meaning

    Average

  • word

    不平等

    Meaning

    Inequality

  • word

    不公平

    Meaning

    Unfair

  • word

    平凡

    Meaning

    Ordinary

Words Related to 平等 Through the Kanji 等

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 等 as well.

  • word

    等

    Meaning

    Etc

  • word

    高等学校

    Meaning

    Highschool

  • word

    上等

    Meaning

    Superior

  • word

    高等

    Meaning

    High level

  • word

    等しい

    Meaning

    Equal

  • word

    同等

    Meaning

    Equality, Equivalence

  • word

    対等

    Meaning

    Equal

  • word

    不平等

    Meaning

    Inequality

  • word

    等々

    Meaning

    Etc

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What does 'Byoudou' (平等) mean?

'Byoudou' means 'Equality' .

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