〜並み | expresses being on the same level as or on par with something else

Key takeaways

Grammar pattern 〜並み (Noun 並み): expresses being on the same level as or on par with something else.

See example sentences below.

〜並み at a glance

At a glance

〜並み

〜nami

Comparison

Expression: 〜並み
Reading: 〜nami
Natural meaning: expresses being on the same level as or on par with something else
Typical use: Comparison

Core meaning

expresses being on the same level as or on par with something else

Example 1

彼は趣味で料理を作っているが、その腕前はプロ並みだ。

Translation

He cooks as a hobby, but his skills are on par with a professional.

Example 2

彼は独学でピアノを始めたが、今ではコンクール入賞者並みの実力を持っている。

Translation

He started teaching himself piano, but now his ability is on par with that of a competition prize winner.