JLPT N3 · 12 strokes
Kanji 等: "etc., and so forth, class (first)"
The kanji 等 means "etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar". It is written with 12 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read トウ in on'yomi and ひと.しい, など, -ら in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
トウ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
ひと.しいなど-ら
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 12 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 3 |
| Frequency rank | 798 of 2,501 |
Common words with 等
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 等et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth · or something
- あいつ等eux, ces types-là (familier, péjoratif)
- 等class; order; rank · et cetera; etc.; and the like
- こいつ等ces types-là, ceux-là (familier, péjoratif)
- 等しいequal; identical; the same · no different (from); just like; equivalent
- 上等superior; first-class; excellent; top quality · (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
- 平等equality; impartiality; evenness
- 対等equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
- 此処等around here; hereabouts · (around) this point; about now
- 同等equality; equal; same rights; same rank
- 優等生honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
- 高等high class; high grade
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