Kanji 等: etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar
Key takeaways
Kanji 等: etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 等
etc., and so forth, class (first), quality, equal, similar
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji originated from the practice of standardizing bamboo (竹) slips to the same size in a government office (寺). This led to the meanings of 'equal' and 'grade' or 'class'.
