同一の

dōitsu no
adjectiveIntermediate
general

Identical or the same in nature, quality, or value.

同一の商品を二つ購入しました。

I bought two of the same product.

同一のパスワードを使い回さないでください。

Please don't reuse the same password.

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Often used to emphasize that two or more things are exactly alike.

Collocations

同一の内容same content同一の物the same thing同一の人物the same person

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Related Phrases

同一人物phrase
the same person
同一の場所phrase
the same place

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

While '同一の' is more formal, '同じ' is more commonly used in everyday speech.

Gold Rule

Usage with Nouns

'同一の' is typically used before nouns to indicate sameness, e.g., '同一の物' (the same thing).

📖Word Origin

From Chinese '同一' (tóngyī), meaning 'same' or 'identical'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal or technical contexts to emphasize exact equivalence. Can be used with nouns, verbs, or adjectives.

Word Breakdown

same
root
+
one
root
+
possessive particle
suffix
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