平行
Refers to two or more lines or planes that are at a constant distance from each other and never intersect. It is also used metaphorically to describe situations where two parties fail to reach an agreement or where events occur simultaneously.
Exemplos
3 de 5この二つの道は平行です。
These two roads are parallel.
理論と実践は常に平行であるべきです。
Theory and practice should always run parallel to each other.
二人の話は平行線のままだね。
It seems the two of you are just talking in circles (parallel lines).
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
The first kanji 平 (flat/level) combined with 行 (to go) looks like two flat paths going in the same direction forever.
Quiz rápido
話し合いは＿＿＿をたどり、結論は出なかった。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 平行線
Exemplos
この二つの道は平行です。
everydayThese two roads are parallel.
理論と実践は常に平行であるべきです。
formalTheory and practice should always run parallel to each other.
二人の話は平行線のままだね。
informalIt seems the two of you are just talking in circles (parallel lines).
平行な二つの直線は、決して交わることがない。
academicTwo parallel straight lines never intersect.
二つのプロジェクトを平行して進めています。
businessWe are moving forward with two projects in parallel.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
議論が平行線をたどる
The discussion is going nowhere (never meeting at a point).
平行を保つ
To maintain a parallel state or balance.
平行関係
Parallel relationship.
Frequentemente confundido com
While '平行' focuses on geometric parallelism or lack of agreement, '並行' specifically emphasizes doing two or more things at the same time.
Notas de uso
Use '平行' when talking about physical geometry or metaphorical 'lines' of thought that don't meet. When talking about multitasking or simultaneous events, '並行' is often the more common choice.
Erros comuns
Learners often use '平行' (geometric) when they mean '並行' (simultaneous action) because they are both pronounced 'heikou'. Check if you are talking about shapes or timing.
Dica de memorização
The first kanji 平 (flat/level) combined with 行 (to go) looks like two flat paths going in the same direction forever.
Origem da palavra
From Middle Chinese (平 - level/flat + 行 - row/line/go).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Japanese business culture, the phrase '平行線をたどる' (heikousen o tadoru) is a common, polite way to acknowledge that a negotiation has reached a stalemate.
Quiz rápido
話し合いは＿＿＿をたどり、結論は出なかった。
Correto!
A resposta correta é: 平行線
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