平行 | Japanese meaning

平行【へいこう】

Frequency rank: 14,980. – 15,039.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

parallelism; running parallel (to, with)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace withsee also 並行

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru

not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)

Forms

平行【へいこう】Frequency rank: 14,980. – 15,039.
へいこう

Generated definitions (experimental)

parallelism; running parallel (to, with)

This meaning is used to describe two or more lines, objects, or concepts that are aligned alongside each other at an equal distance.

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The two lines are parallel.

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The shapes of the mountains run parallel to each other.

running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with

This meaning refers to events or actions happening simultaneously or in coordination with each other.

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The meeting is held concurrently with other events.

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The large project is progressing concurrently.

not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)

This usage indicates a situation where parties involved do not come to a consensus or agreement during discussions or negotiations.

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The discussion remained at a standstill.

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Both parties remained in disagreement and did not reach an accord.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to proceed in parallelto follow parallel lines (to not reach an agreement)parallel stateparallel workparallel movementto maintain parallel (with)to exist in parallelparallel relationshipto advance concurrentlyto use time concurrently

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)