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同
同 (readings: どう, おな; Japanese kanji) means “same / together”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 同時 (simultaneous).
What does 同 mean?
| Kanji | 同 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | same / together |
| Readings | どう, おな |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 同
同 is read どう or おな depending on the word.
Example words with 同
| Example | 同時 (simultaneous) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14