並み
At the level of / Comparable to / On par with Used to indicate that something reaches the same general level or standard as a reference, but does not exceed it.
N1
Meaning
At the level of / Comparable to / On par with Used to indicate that something reaches the same general level or standard as a reference, but does not exceed it.
Formation
Noun + 並み
Noun + 並みの + Noun
Noun + 並みに + Verb / Adjective
Explanation
並み is used to compare level, degree, or standard with a reference point.
It expresses that something is:
not inferior
not exceptional
roughly equal to an expected level
Key nuance:
Focuses on degree or standard, not exact measurement
Often used for:
ability
quality
scale
performance
Neutral in tone
Common in:
evaluations
reports
analytical writing
JLPT N1 reading passages
Important point:
並み does NOT mean “better than” or “excellent.”
It simply means “at the same level as.”