同い年
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Base noun form. Used to describe people who are the same age. Often appears in phrases like 『彼は私と同い年です』 (kare wa watashi to onaji toshi desu, 'He is the same age as me').
Theme
At a casual party, User and their friend Ken are chatting about mutual acquaintances and age similarities.
同い年
おないとし
of the same age
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Think of 'toe-nail' (sounds like 'to-i' in 同い年 onaji toshi) — if two people have the same age, they might share the same toe-nail polish!
Cultural Note
In Japan, being 『同い年』 (onaji toshi, 'same age') often creates a sense of camaraderie, as people of the same age are considered peers and may use casual speech with each other more easily.
Forms
Base: 同い年Base noun form. Used to describe people who are the same age. Often appears in phrases like 『彼は私と同い年です』 (kare wa watashi to onaji toshi desu, 'He is the same age as me').