English–Japanese

“same age” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajionaidoshi

Example

私たちは同い年です。watashi ta chi wa ona i doshi de su

We are the same age.

Illustration for 同い年 (same age)

How to say “same age” in Japanese

“Same age” in Japanese is 同い年 (onaidoshi).

Describes people who share the same age, emphasizing an equal point in their lives rather than merely similar years or experiences.

Full entry for 同い年: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 同い年

あの俳優は私の姉と同い年です。a no hai yū wa watashi no ane to ona i doshi de su

That actor is the same age as my older sister.

Tips for using 同い年

  • The expression 同い年 (onaidoshi) commonly describes people, while 同年 (dōnen) is more formal and can refer to the same year in official or written contexts.

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