At a glance
Noun + 並み means "on the same level as [noun]" or "about the same as [noun]". It compares the level or degree of something with a standard such as プロ, 大人 or 平年.
Noun + 並みの + Noun
Noun + 並みに + Verb / Adjective
Noun + 並みだ / です
彼は料理がプロ並みに上手だ。 He is as good at cooking as a professional.
How to form it
並み attaches directly to a noun. What follows depends on the next word:
| Pattern | Before | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun + 並みの | a noun | プロ並みの腕 | professional-level skill |
| Noun + 並みに | a verb or adjective | 大人並みに食べる | eat as much as an adult |
| Noun + 並みだ / です | end of sentence | 一流店並みだ | is on par with a top restaurant |
It is used in both speech and writing.