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Specifically, I'm thinking of 平等, 同等, 対等, 均等, and 互角. I understand that 互角 is
usually referring to a small number of things which are really close
(seemingly usually in competitions). 同等, [according to
goo](https://dictionary.goo.ne.jp/thsrs/15692/meaning/m1u/%E5%90%8C%E5%88%97/),
is subjective equality of degree, and 対等 is equality of abilities. 均等 is about
distribution of something (treatment, money, etc), and 平等 usually seems to be
about fairness.

But what is the differences between 対等 and 互角? How is 対等 different from 均一?
When 対等 is about "treatment" it seems like it is just like 平等. And is there
anything else I'm missing from the others?
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word-choice nuances
Differences between the various words for equality
平等(びょうどう) tends to be used in contexts related to equality of rights. See for
instance article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
<https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/gaiko/udhr/1b_001.html>

同等(どうとう) is used to compare the quality of two items or skill levels. See for
instance the requirements for the Japanese Language B program at Sophia
University:
<https://www.sophia.ac.jp/jpn/otherprograms/seiki_jugyo/nd/index.html>

対等(たいとう) refers to two counterparts in a discussion or relationship. See for
instance the aim of the Ibaraki Prefectural Government to help Japanese and
foreigners develop relationships on an equal footing:
<https://www.pref.ibaraki.jp/seikatsukankyo/josei/kenmin/nihongo.html>

均等(きんとう) is about equal distribution, e.g. between genders, age groups, etc.
See the following discussion about the distribution of age groups at Sakan:
<https://www.t-cb.co.jp/recruit/enquete/>

互角(ごかく) refers to competition, e.g. in an election or war. See the following
article about the Liberals and Conservatives being neck and neck:
<https://www.vancouvershinpo.ca/news/canada-news/2021/09/17/canada-
election-2021-preview/>
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