〜Vる / N + と同じ

Pattern

〜Vる / N + と同じ

Level

N4

Reading

とおなじ

Meaning

The same as ~

Attaches to

Noun, Verb (dictionary form) + の

Nuance & register

Expresses that something is identical or very similar in nature, quality, or characteristics to something else. Can also be used for actions.

Example

私の意見は彼と同じです。

Easily confused with

「〜のように」 (like, similar in appearance/manner) vs. 「〜と同じ」 (states equality or identicalness in nature, type, or quantity).

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