also: どうさ
same as on the left; as stated before
Used in horizontal writing to refer to something previously mentioned on the left side of the text; equivalent to 'ditto' or 'same as above' in vertical writing contexts. Often seen in tables, forms, or formal documents.
See also: 同右
Please write 'same as on the left' in the 'Remarks' column of the table.
Since the explanation in the previous item also applies here, it is noted as 'same as on the left'.
Standard kanji form; reading どうさ is more common in modern usage.
Alternate reading; less common and may be considered old-fashioned or formal.
Compound of 同 (same) and 左 (left), referring to the leftward direction in horizontal writing where preceding text is located.