Quick answer
同 is the kanji for "Same". A common reading is おな.じ (onaji). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Same
Also : Equal · Identical · Alike
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 同 represents 'SAME'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of same.
On-reading: どう — remember this sound by associating it with same. Kun-reading: おな.じ.
Example Sentences
同じ学校の先輩です。
おなじがっこうのせんぱいです。
He's a senior from the same school.
二人は同じ夢を持っています。
ふたりはおなじゆめをもっています。
The two share the same dream.
Vocabulary using 同
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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