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同

同 — same, agree, equal

Learn the correct stroke order for 同 (same), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 26 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 6
On'yomi (音読み)ドウdou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おな.じonaji
Strokes6
Radical口
Frequency#15
Meaningssame, agree, equal

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一同いちどうall present; all concerned; all of usnoun
合同ごうどうcombination; union; joiningnoun
混同こんどうconfusion; mixing; mergernoun
賛同さんどうapproval; endorsementnoun
同じおなじsame; identical; equal
同意どういagreement; consent; approvalnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 同 (same) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 同 is #15, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一同いちどう — all present; all concerned; all of us
合同ごうどう — combination; union; joining
混同こんどう — confusion; mixing; merger

Practice Sheet

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 同 have?

The kanji 同 (same) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 同?

同 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 同 mean?

同 means: same, agree, equal. On'yomi readings: ドウ. Kun'yomi readings: おな.じ.

What JLPT level is 同?

同 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.