同じ
Reading: おなじ
Meaning: same, identical, equal
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Example Sentence
私 たち は 同じ 考え を 持っている
We have the same idea.
Usage Notes
Indicates things are identical or have no difference. Used for both concrete (same object) and abstract (same opinion) concepts. Different from 等しい which emphasizes equality in value or quantity. Can be used adverbially as 同じように.
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