等
etc. · and so forth · class (first) · quality · equal · similar
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bamboo and temple. Making bamboo equal at temple.
Symbolism
Equality, grade, equal. Represents equality.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Experiencing etc.
Component Breakdown
bamboo + 寺
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
位階勲等
いかいくんとう
court rank and honors; court rank and honours
機会均等
きかいきんとう
equal opportunity
怨親平等
おんしんびょうどう
care equally for friends and foes; treat everyone with equal kindness
Proverbs & Idioms
等しく扱う
ひとしくあつかう
Treat equally
Handle everyone without discrimination
Anime & Manga
五等分の花嫁
The Quintessential Quintuplets
A well-known work with 等 in its Japanese title.
魔法科高校の劣等生
The Irregular at Magic High School
A well-known work with 等 in its Japanese title.
五等分の花嫁∬
The Quintessential Quintuplets 2
A well-known work with 等 in its Japanese title.
映画 五等分の花嫁
The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie
A well-known work with 等 in its Japanese title.
呪術廻戦 0 東京都立呪術高等専門学校
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
A well-known work with 等 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
長谷川等伯
Name contains 等
Hasegawa Tōhaku was a Japanese painter and founder of the Hasegawa school.
Wikipedia藤原不比等
Name contains 等
Fujiwara no Fuhito was a powerful member of the Imperial court of Japan during the Asuka and Nara periods.
Wikipedia源等
Name contains 等
Minamoto no Hitoshi was a Japanese waka poet of the mid-Heian period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 等 mean in Japanese?
等 means etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar.
How do you read 等?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: ひと.しい、など、-ら (hitoshii, nado, ra).
How many strokes does 等 have?
等 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
Is 等 a good kanji for a tattoo?
等 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.