ε
Same
γγͺ(γ) (onaji)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The word εγ (onaji), meaning 'same,' is one of the most frequently used expressions in everyday Japanese conversation.
Memory Trick
Imagine two identical twins standing side by side. Since they look exactly alike, they help you remember ε means 'same.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (dou)
Kunyomi: γγͺ(γ) (onaji)
Example Words
εγ
γγͺγ (onaji)
Same
εζ
γ©γγ (douji)
At the same time
εη΄η
γ©γγγ
γγγ (doukyuusei)
Classmate
ε
±ε
γγγγ©γ (kyoudou)
Cooperation
Example Sentence
η§γγ‘γ― εγ ε¦ζ ‘γ« ιγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγγγγ‘γ― γγͺγ γγ£γγγ« γγγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
watashitachi wa onaji gakkou ni kayotteimasu
We attend the same school.