How to use イコール (いこーる)
Meaning of イコール
The Japanese verb "イコール" (いこーる, ikouru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- Equal: Used to indicate equivalence or equality in a mathematical or conceptual sense.
- Example: 1 + 1 = 2 です。
- Translation: 1 + 1 equals 2.
- Equals: Often used in a more colloquial sense to mean "means" or "is equivalent to".
- Example: 彼の行動は無関心にイコールです。
- Translation: His actions are equivalent to indifference.
- Same as: Indicates that something is the same as or identical to another.
- Example: この店の味は昔と同じです。
- Translation: The taste of this shop is the same as before.
- Also known as: Used when giving an alternative name or title for something.
- Example: 彼はイコール、天才です。
- Translation: He is, also known as, a genius.