同じく
onajikuadverb★Intermediate— similarly, likewise
formalinformal
Used to indicate that something is the same or similar to what was previously mentioned.
Aさんは同じく、そのプロジェクトに参加することになった。
Mr. A also ended up participating in that project.
彼女は同じく、その本を読んだ。
She also read that book.
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Often used in formal writing and speech to avoid repetition.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Avoiding Repetition
Use 同じく to refer back to a previously mentioned noun or phrase without repeating it.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Usage
In formal writing, 同じく is often used to maintain conciseness and avoid redundancy.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the adjective 同じ (onaji, meaning 'same') with the adverbial suffix く (ku).
📝Usage Notes
Often used to avoid repeating a noun or phrase that has already been mentioned. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
同じ
same
rootく
adverbial suffix
suffix和英辞典