同

JLPT N4

Same

Readings

On’yomi: ドウ (dou)
Kun’yomi: おγͺ(じ) (ona(ji))
same

Vocabulary

同じ
おγͺじ
same
εŒζ™‚
γ©γ†γ˜
same time
εŒζ„
どうい
agreement
εŒεƒš
γ©γ†γ‚Šγ‚‡γ†
colleague
εŒε›½
どうこく
same country

Example Sentences

εŒγ˜ζ„θ¦‹γ§γ™γ€‚
おγͺじ いけん です。
It is the same opinion.
εŒζ™‚γ«ε§‹γ‚γΎγ™γ€‚
γ©γ†γ˜ に γ―γ˜γ‚γΎγ™γ€‚
We start at the same time.

Cultural Note

🀝 同 (same / together) reflects important aspects of Japanese culture:
1. Group Harmony:
o Japan emphasizes teamwork and harmony, so 同 is often used in contexts involving agreement, collective action, or shared experiences.
2. Social & Educational Contexts:
o Terms like εŒη΄šη”Ÿ (classmate) and 同期 (batchmate / colleague) show the cultural importance of peer groups and shared experiences.
3. Formal & Business Usage:
o εŒζ„ (consent / agreement) and ε…±εŒ (cooperation) are frequently used in business and legal contexts, reflecting consensus-driven decision-making.