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:

  1. Equal: Used to indicate equivalence or equality in a mathematical or conceptual sense.
    • Example: 1 + 1 = 2 です。
    • Translation: 1 + 1 equals 2.
  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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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Dialogue

(アルフォンス) この体 不自由なことは たくさんある
(Alphonse) This body has many limitations,

👉👉だけど 不自由と不幸は イコールじゃない
but limitations don't equal unhappiness.

哀れに思われる理由はないよ
There's no reason to feel sorry for me.

Dialogue

(グリード) なんだ しつこいなあ
(Greed) What, you're persistent.

オレはグリードだっつうの
I told you, I'm Greed.

(エドワード) ああっ もう どっちでも いいや! めんどくせえから グリリン !
(Edward) Ah, whatever! You're annoying, so Greedling!

(グリード) おい! 誰がグリ…
(Greed) Hey! Who are you calling Greed...

手下んなってやるよ グリリン
I'll become your subordinate, Greedling.

はあ?
Huh?

オレ様が お前の手下になるっつってんだよ
I'm saying I'll become your subordinate.

👉👉イコール オレにくっついてる この合成獣 のおっさんたちも―
Which means these chimera guys sticking with me...

お前の手下
will be your subordinates.

(ダリウス・ハインケル)ああっ?
(Darius Heinke) What?!

(ダリウス) このガキッ! 何 勝手に 決めてんだ!
(Darius) This brat! Deciding things on his own!

(ハインケル) 調子に乗るな! この豆 チビ カス!
(Heinkel) Don't get cocky, you little bean sprout!