JLPT N2
同音
Same sound; homophone; speaking in unison.
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同音異義語 dōon igi go, a homonym; a word with the same sound but different meaning
1 Noun
Same Pronunciation" / "Homophone
Identifies distinct words or characters that possess an identical phonetic reading.
Example
「 はし 」 に は 「 橋 」 と 「 箸 」 という 同音 の 言葉 が ある 。
The word "hashi" has homophones for "bridge" and "chopsticks."
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2 Noun
In Unison" / "With One Voice
Depicts a scenario where multiple people speak, shout, or cry out at the exact same moment.
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