JLPT N1 grammar

〜並みmeaning and usage

Meaning

The level of A; at the same level/degree as A

How to form it

  • noun並みだ/に
  • noun並みのnoun

How it is used

A suffix on nouns: 'on a par with A', as in 「平年並み」, 「人並み」 and 「プロ並み」. 「くらい」 follows many kinds of words and gives a rough degree; 「並み」 follows nouns only and measures against A's usual level.

Examples

  1. あの二人は兄弟並みに仲がよい。

    Those two are close like brothers.

  2. このカメラなら、初心者でもプロ並みの写真が撮れる。

    With this camera, even a beginner can take photos like a professional.

  3. この子は、まだ小学生なのに大人並みによく食べる。

    This child is only in primary school but eats as much as an adult.