均等
Being equal, even, or uniform in size, amount, or degree.
Examples
3 of 5ケーキを均等に切ってください。
Please cut the cake evenly.
男女均等な雇用機会を提供します。
We provide equal employment opportunities for men and women.
これ、みんなで均等に分けようよ。
Let's split this equally among everyone.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kin' (level/equal) and 'Tou' (equal/class). Doubly equal.
Quick Quiz
この試験では、すべての科目に____に配点がなされている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 均等
Examples
ケーキを均等に切ってください。
everydayPlease cut the cake evenly.
男女均等な雇用機会を提供します。
formalWe provide equal employment opportunities for men and women.
これ、みんなで均等に分けようよ。
informalLet's split this equally among everyone.
標本は母集団から均等に抽出されるべきである。
academicSamples should be extracted uniformly from the population.
各支店に均等に予算を割り当てる。
businessAllocate the budget equally to each branch.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
男女雇用機会均等法
Equal Employment Opportunity Law
均等荷重
uniform load
均等分散
equal variance
Often Confused With
平等 (byoudou) is often used for social/human rights equality, while 均等 (kintou) is used for physical quantities, numbers, or opportunities.
Usage Notes
Essential for describing data distribution in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'onaji' (same), but 'kintou' is more precise for 'even/equal distribution'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kin' (level/equal) and 'Tou' (equal/class). Doubly equal.
Word Origin
From 'level/even' (均) and 'equal/same' (等).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
この試験では、すべての科目に____に配点がなされている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 均等
Related Vocabulary
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B1The quality of being logical and consistent, where different parts of an argument or data set agree with each other without contradiction.
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B1Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; wide-ranging and thorough.
裏付け
B1Evidence or support that confirms a theory, statement, or finding; corroboration that makes an argument credible.
概ね
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論証
B1The process of proving a statement or theory through logical reasoning and the presentation of evidence.
暫定的
B1Not certain or fixed; provisional or temporary. Used for results or plans that may change after more info is gathered.
反論
B1An argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed by another person.
必然的
B1Describes something that is unavoidable, certain to happen, or logically necessary as a result of certain conditions.
主観的
B1Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts.
重要性
B1The state or fact of being of great significance or value.
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