Equality means having the same status, rights, and opportunities regardless of differences.
30초 단어
- Equality in rights and status among individuals.
- A fundamental concept in democratic societies.
- Often used to describe fair treatment or distribution.
概要
「平等」は、すべての人が同じ価値を持ち、法の下や社会生活において差別されることなく扱われるべきだという概念です。単なる「同じ」という意味を超えて、機会や権利が公平に与えられているという倫理的な価値観を含んでいます。2) 使用パターン: 「平等な社会」「機会の平等」のように名詞として使うほか、「平等に扱う」「平等に分ける」のように副詞的（平等に）に用いることも非常に多いです。文脈に応じて、権利の平等を指すこともあれば、単なる分配の均等さを指すこともあります。3) 一般的な文脈: 政治や法律の議論で「法の下の平等」として使われるほか、職場での「男女平等」、家庭内での「家事の分担は平等に」といった日常会話まで幅広く登場します。民主主義社会の根幹をなす重要なキーワードです。4) 類似語との比較: 「公平（こうへい）」は、偏りがなく、正しい基準で判断することを指し、「平等」よりも個別の事案に対する正当性を強調します。「均等（きんとう）」は、量や程度が同じであることを指し、物理的な配分や数値的な側面に焦点が当てられます。平等はより広い権利や概念を指すのに対し、均等はより具体的な数値を伴う場合に適しています。
예시
ケーキを平等に分ける。
everydayDivide the cake equally.
法の下の平等が保障されている。
formalEquality before the law is guaranteed.
みんな平等だよ。
informalEveryone is equal.
ジェンダー平等の実現を目指す。
academicAiming to realize gender equality.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
男女平等
gender equality
機会の平等
equality of opportunity
法の下の平等
equality before the law
자주 혼동되는 단어
Refers to fairness or impartiality in judgment, whereas equality refers to having the same status or rights.
Refers to physical uniformity or equal distribution of quantity/space, while equality is a broader social or legal concept.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
The word '平等' is used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a noun but often functions as a 'na-adjective' when combined with 'な' or an adverb with 'に'. It is a core concept in modern society, so it appears frequently in news and academic writing.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use '平等' when they mean 'fair' (公平). Remember that '平等' is about the state of being equal, while '公平' is about the process being unbiased. Do not confuse it with '平均' (average), which is a mathematical term.
Tips
Use with 'ni' for adverbial meaning
To describe an action done equally, use '平等に' (byoudou-ni). For example, '平等に分ける' means to divide something equally.
Equality vs Equity distinction
Be careful when translating 'equity'. While '平等' covers equality, 'equity' often requires the word '公平' to express fairness based on individual needs.
Social emphasis in Japan
In Japan, '平等' is often associated with collective harmony and the idea that everyone should have the same access to public services and education.
어원
The word is derived from Chinese characters: '平' (flat/level) and '等' (rank/grade). Together they denote a state where ranks are leveled, signifying equality.
문화적 맥락
In Japan, the concept of '平等' is deeply rooted in the post-war constitution. It emphasizes the importance of social harmony and the elimination of discrimination, making it a highly valued social ideal.
암기 팁
Think of '平等' as 'By-O-Dou' (Everyone is on the same path). It helps to imagine a flat, level road where no one is higher or lower than another.
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문平等はすべての人が同じ状態や権利を持つことを指しますが、公平は状況に合わせて偏りなく正しく扱うことを意味します。例えば、背の低い人に踏み台を貸すのは公平ですが、全員に同じ高さの踏み台を渡すのは必ずしも平等とは限りません。
法律、政治、教育、職場環境など、権利や機会のバランスが議論される場面で広く使われます。また、日常的な会話で「ケーキを平等に分ける」のように分配の場面でも使えます。
反対語は「不平等」や「差別」です。また、偏りがあることを示す「不公平」も文脈によっては対義語として使われます。
「男女平等（ジェンダー平等）」や「機会の平等」などがよく使われる表現です。これらは社会的な目標として掲げられることが多いです。
셀프 테스트
私たちは皆、___な権利を持っている。
権利については「平等」が最も一般的な表現です。
先生は生徒たちを___に評価した。
評価には基準の正しさが求められるため「公平」が適しています。
（分ける / 平等に / ケーキを / みんなで）
自然な日本語の語順として主語・目的語・副詞・述語の順が適切です。
점수: /3
Summary
Equality means having the same status, rights, and opportunities regardless of differences.
- Equality in rights and status among individuals.
- A fundamental concept in democratic societies.
- Often used to describe fair treatment or distribution.
Use with 'ni' for adverbial meaning
To describe an action done equally, use '平等に' (byoudou-ni). For example, '平等に分ける' means to divide something equally.
Equality vs Equity distinction
Be careful when translating 'equity'. While '平等' covers equality, 'equity' often requires the word '公平' to express fairness based on individual needs.
Social emphasis in Japan
In Japan, '平等' is often associated with collective harmony and the idea that everyone should have the same access to public services and education.
예시
4 / 4ケーキを平等に分ける。
Divide the cake equally.
法の下の平等が保障されている。
Equality before the law is guaranteed.
みんな平等だよ。
Everyone is equal.
ジェンダー平等の実現を目指す。
Aiming to realize gender equality.
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