noun
different kanji with the same Japanese reading
Linguistic term for words that share a reading but are written with different kanji, often with related meanings. Compare 同訓異字, which is essentially synonymous.
See also: 同訓異字
「暑い」と「熱い」は異字同訓の例です。
"暑い" and "熱い" are examples of different kanji with the same Japanese reading.
異字同訓の使い分けは、日本語学習者にとって難しいポイントの一つだ。
Distinguishing between different kanji with the same reading is one of the difficult points for Japanese learners.