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等
等 (readings: とう, ひと; Japanese kanji) means “equal / rank”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 平等 (equality).
What does 等 mean?
| Kanji | 等 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | equal / rank |
| Readings | とう, ひと |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 等
等 is read とう or ひと depending on the word.
Example words with 等
| Example | 平等 (equality) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14