What does 等しい mean?
等しい is a Japanese adjective meaning “equal” in English. It can also be translated as “no different (from)” depending on context. It is written as 等しい in kanji, ひとしい in hiragana, and hitoshii in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
１ヤードは３フィートに等しい。
A yard is equal to three feet.
彼の依頼は命令に等しかった。
His request was equivalent to an order.