A plural pronoun used to refer to a group of individuals, typically signifying a collection of males or a mixed-gender group.
A term used to indicate people who are not directly involved in the conversation, often expressing a sense of distance or detachment from the speaker.
A word that signifies individuals in a collective sense, often conveying a sense of shared identity or experience among the group referred to.
Example:
間もなく彼らは結婚します。
A term used to indicate a representative example or classification among a group, suggesting that there are other similar items or instances included. For example, it can be used to express actions that are prohibited, such as "Prohibited actions like drinking, singing, etc."
A suffix that signifies plurality or a collective group, typically added to nouns or pronouns to indicate that there are additional examples or members in the same category, without specifying them all, as seen in terms like "children, etc." or “Sato and others.”
A term that denotes levels or divisions, often used to categorize or rank entities according to certain criteria, such as grades or achievements, representing different degrees of status or importance within a certain context.
Describes a level of quality or rank that is notably high or above average, indicating superiority in comparison to others.
Refers to items, conditions, or appearances that demonstrate exceptional qualities, often considered to be the best or highly favorable.
Used to signify a classification that ranks higher than basic or lower-grade options, emphasizing excellence in performance or capability.
Example:
どうしてこんな上等のぶどう酒を今まで取って置いたのか。
Describes a condition where two or more items lack any differences in quantity, degree, or quality, indicating they are completely identical in nature or measurement.
Indicates a strong resemblance or similarity in appearance or state, suggesting that two things are strikingly alike or have a corresponding quality.
Refers to the state of two or more entities possessing the same measurable attributes, such as length or area, thereby demonstrating their equality in a quantitative sense.
Expresses the notion that two objects, when compared, exhibit the same characteristics or conditions, often used in contexts such as matching evidence or assessing value.
Example:
１ヤードは３フィートに等しい。
The condition in which two entities are equal in terms of status, significance, or value, without any hierarchy or distinction of superiority or inferiority.
A state of being where different parties share the same level of authority and consideration, leading to mutual respect and collaboration.
A relationship characterized by symmetry, where neither side holds an advantage or disadvantage, allowing for fair dialogue and interaction.
Example:
あなたは私と対等で私より下でも上でもない。