JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
等 — etc.
- Reading
- トウ・ひと.しい・など・\~ら
- Meaning
- etc.; and so forth; class (first); quality; equal; similar
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
等 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is トウ・ひと.しい・など・\~ら and it means etc.; and so forth; class (first); quality; equal; similar. 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.
等 appears in everyday japanese words such as 等 (et cetera), 等 (et cetera) and 同等 (equality).
Japanese words containing 等
Frequently asked questions
What does 等 mean in Japanese?
等 means etc.; and so forth; class (first); quality; equal; similar in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 等 read?
等 is read トウ・ひと.しい・など・\~ら. Reading it inside real words — 等 and 等 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 等 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 等 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 等 in a word?
A common word containing 等 is 等 (とう) — "et cetera". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 等 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 等 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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