Translation of Japanese word "同じ" to English
同じ
おなじ
[onaji]
IPA: /onaji/
Meaning
NounThe identical thing, ditto.
How to use
同じ (onaji) — 'same'. 同じです — It's the same. 同じように — in the same way. Unlike most adjectives, 同じ does NOT take な before nouns.
🇬🇧 English
same
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 同じ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おなじ
Romaji Transcription: onaji
Example Sentences
同じ食事を食べる
おなじじきじをたべる
We eat the same food
同じ時間に会う
おなじじかんにあう
We meet at the same time
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Common phrases
- 同じように— in the same way
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Frequency rank: #236 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "同じ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "同じ" means "same" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "同じ"?▼
The word "同じ" is read as "おなじ" (onaji). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Comparative form".
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