匹敵

ひってき

comparing with, rival, equal

What does 匹敵 mean?

匹敵 is a Japanese noun meaning comparing with, rival, equal in English. It is written as 匹敵 in kanji, ひってき in hiragana, and hitteki in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

あなたは知力で彼に匹敵している。

You are equal to him in intelligence.