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  4. 同類の

同類の

dōrui no
of the same kind

彼は同類の人とよく話をします。

He often talks with people of the same kind.


general

Referring to something or someone that belongs to the same category or group.

この本は同類の本と比べて優れています。

This book is superior compared to other books of the same kind.

Often used to describe similarities in nature, behavior, or characteristics.

Collocations

同類の人people of the same kind同類の物items of the same kind

Synonyms

同じ種類の類似の同種の

Antonyms

異なる異なる種類の

Related Phrases

同類項phrase
like terms (in mathematics)

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

This phrase is often used to emphasize shared traits or categories, not just superficial similarities.

Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

The particle 'の' makes it an adjectival phrase, so it can modify nouns directly.

Word Origin

Composed of '同' (same) and '類' (kind, category), forming '同類' (same kind).

Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe similarities or shared characteristics.

Word Breakdown

同
same
root
+
類
kind, category
root
+
の
possessive/adjectival particle
suffix
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