Quick answer
等 is the kanji for "Etc.". A common reading is ひと.しい (hitoshii). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Etc.
Also : Equal · Quality · Similar · And So Forth · Class (first)
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 等 represents 'ETC.'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of etc..
On-reading: とう — remember this sound by associating it with etc.. Kun-reading: ひと.しい.
Example Sentences
平等に扱ってください。
びょうどうにあつかってください。
Please treat everyone equally.
クラス全員に等しくチャンスが与えられるべきです。
くらすぜんいんにひとしくちゃんすがあたえられるべきです。
Equal chances should be given to every student in the class.
Vocabulary using 等
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