同じ

onaji
adjectiveBeginner
formal

Same, identical, equal

この二つの本は同じです。

These two books are the same.

同じ意見を持っている。

I have the same opinion.

💡

Often used to compare two things that are identical or very similar.

Collocations

同じようにin the same way同じくらいas much as

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

同じようにphrase
in the same way
同じくらいphrase
as much as

💡Pro Tip

Usage with Particles

When comparing two things, use '同じに' to mean 'to the same extent' or '同じように' to mean 'in the same way'.

Gold Rule

Adjective Form

Remember that '同じ' can function as both a na-adjective (同じな) and a no-adjective (同じの) depending on the context.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '同じく' (to be the same), which comes from the root '同' (same) and '一' (one).

📝Usage Notes

Can be used as a na-adjective (同じな) or a no-adjective (同じの). Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

same
root
+
one
root
Noted on May 2, 2026JAEN