JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
同 — same
- Reading
- ドウ・おな.じ
- Meaning
- same; agree; equal
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
同 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ドウ・おな.じ and it means same; agree; equal. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
同 appears in everyday japanese words such as 同 (the same), 一同 (all present) and 同士 (fellow).
Japanese words containing 同
Frequently asked questions
What does 同 mean in Japanese?
同 means same; agree; equal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 同 read?
同 is read ドウ・おな.じ. Reading it inside real words — 同 and 一同 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 同 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 同 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 同 in a word?
A common word containing 同 is 同 (どう) — "the same". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 同 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 同 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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