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N4 · 6 strokes · — · Irodori #123 · Elementary 1 L3
同
agree, equal, same
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ドウ
- Kun’yomi
- おな・じ
Example words
同
どう
the same; the said
同じ
おなじ
same; identical
同情
どうじょう
sympathy; compassion
同調
どうちょう
conformity; alignment
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 6-stroke character meaning "agree" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "agree" (同) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
同じ (おなじ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 同じ (おなじ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: おな・じ — often used in native Japanese words (like 同じ). On'yomi: ドウ — common in compound words (熟語).