一律
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Base na-adjective form. Used to describe things that are even, uniform, or equal, often in terms of rules, rates, or distribution. Functions as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Theme
In a school staff meeting, User and their colleague Yamada discuss grading policies for a new project.
一律
いちりつ
even / uniform / equal
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Picture a ruler with evenly spaced marks, all the same distance apart. You say, 'It's all one rule — 一律 (ichiritsu, 'even / Uniform')!'
Cultural Note
『一律』 (ichiritsu) is commonly used in legal, business, or administrative contexts to describe uniform rules, rates, or treatments, such as flat taxes or standardized policies, emphasizing fairness and consistency in Japanese society.
Forms
Base: 一律Base na-adjective form. Used to describe things that are even, uniform, or equal, often in terms of rules, rates, or distribution. Functions as a noun or adjective with 『な』 (na) when modifying nouns.
Negative: 一律でないAdd 『でない』 (de nai, 'not') to the base form → 『一律でない』 (ichiritsu de nai).
Past: 一律だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) to the base form → 『一律だった』 (ichiritsu datta).
Adverbial: 一律にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) to the base form → 『一律に』 (ichiritsu ni).
Comparative: より一律なUse 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base form with 『な』 (na) → 『より一律な』 (yori ichiritsu na).
Superlative: 一番一律なUse 『一番』 (ichiban, 'most') + base form with 『な』 (na) → 『一番一律な』 (ichiban ichiritsu na).