Translation guide
In Japanese, the ditto mark (〃) is used in vertical writing to repeat the item above. In horizontal writing, the same function is often served by 々 (for repeating a single kanji) or ゝ/ヽ (for repeating a single kana). The symbol 〃 is specifically called ノノ点 (nono-ten) or 同じく記号 (onajiku kigō).
Referring to the symbol itself, used in vertical writing to repeat the previous line's content.
The most common name for the ditto mark (〃) in Japanese, literally 'no-no mark' because it looks like two katakana ノ.
縦書きでは、同じ内容を繰り返すときにノノ点を使います。
In vertical writing, we use the ditto mark when repeating the same content.
A more descriptive term meaning 'same mark' or 'ditto symbol'.
表の中で同じく記号が使われている。
The ditto mark is used in the table.
A generic term for 'repetition mark', which can refer to 〃, 々, ゝ, etc. Less specific.
日本語にはいくつかの繰り返し記号があります。
Japanese has several repetition marks.
How to express 'ditto' or 'same as above' in written Japanese, especially in lists or tables.
In vertical writing, place 〃 directly below the item to be repeated. This is the standard ditto mark.
東京都 〃
Tokyo 〃 (ditto)
In horizontal writing, especially in forms or tables, you can write 同上 (same as above) or 同前 (same as before) instead of a symbol.
住所：東京都電話番号：同上
Address: Tokyo Phone number: ditto
The adverb 'onajiku' means 'similarly' or 'likewise', and can be used in writing to mean 'ditto'.
How to verbally express agreement or 'same here' in casual or formal settings.
The standard polite way to say 'me too' or 'same here'.
A: 疲れました。B: 私もです。
A: I'm tired. B: Ditto.
Can be used in conversation, though slightly formal or written. Often used in meetings.
A: 賛成です。B: 同じく。
A: I agree. B: Ditto.
Very casual, masculine 'me too'. Use only among close friends.
A: 腹減った。B: 俺も。
A: I'm hungry. B: Ditto.
The ditto mark 〃 is distinct from 々 (kanji repetition) and ゝ/ヽ (kana repetition). Use 〃 only for repeating whole lines or entries in vertical text.
〃 is primarily for vertical writing. In horizontal writing, use 同上 or simply repeat the text. Some modern documents may use 〃 horizontally, but it's less common.
A社：100万円 B社：同じく
Company A: 1 million yen Company B: ditto