Quick answer
等 is the kanji for "Equal". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is ひと.しい (hitoshii). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Equal
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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
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 等 represents 'ETC.'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of etc..
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with etc.. Kun-reading: ひと.しい.
Example Sentences
クラス全員に等しくチャンスが与えられるべきです。
くらすぜんいんにひとしくちゃんすがあたえられるべきです。
Equal chances should be given to every student in the class.
平等に扱ってください。
びょうどうにあつかってください。
Please treat everyone equally.
Vocabulary using 等
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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