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Definition and Synonyms for 匹敵
| 1. | 匹敵 | 等しく、一致している、均等または符号させる |
| Equal | make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | |
| Synonyms: | 匹敵, 対抗, 平均 | |
| 2. | 肩を並べる | 質または能力が等しい |
| Rival | be equal to in quality or ability | |
| Synonyms: | 並ぶ, 匹儔, 匹敵, 及ぶ, 叶う, 比肩, 立ち並ぶ, 肩を並べる, 能う | |
| 3. | 見合う | 相当する |
| Compare | be comparable | |
| Synonyms: | 匹敵, 見合う |
Meanings for each kanji in 匹敵
| » | 匹 | equal; head; counter for small animals; roll of cloth |
| » | 敵 | enemy; foe; opponent |
Categories 匹敵 is a member of
| 1. | 入換える | 変化させる |
| Modify | cause to change | |
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| 2. | 競い合う | 何かのために競う |
| Vie | compete for something | |
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| 3. | ではある | 存在の品質がある |
| Be | have the quality of being | |
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Sample Sentences for 匹敵
イギリスの劇作家でシェイクスピアに匹敵する者はほかにいない。
No other English dramatist rivals Shakespeare.
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