A1 Idiom Neutral

肩を並べる

kata o naraberu

Stand shoulder to shoulder

Practice it

Meaning

To be on par with someone in terms of ability or status.

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Cultural Background

Shoulders are seen as a symbol of strength and burden-bearing. Equality is highly valued in modern corporate culture.

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Use with 'と'

Always use the particle 'と' to indicate who you are comparing with.

Meaning

To be on par with someone in terms of ability or status.

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Use with 'と'

Always use the particle 'と' to indicate who you are comparing with.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

彼はライバルと______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 肩を並べる

肩を並べる means to be on par with someone.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

彼はライバルと______。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 肩を並べる

肩を並べる means to be on par with someone.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is only for status.

Related Phrases

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互角

synonym

Equal strength

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