Indicates that something is done or happens in the same way or manner as something else ("just like..." or "in the same way as...").
彼は父と同じようにギターを弾く。
He plays the guitar just like his father.
日本語を学ぶと同じように、文化も理解することが大切だ。
Just as you study Japanese, it's important to understand the culture as well.
前回と同じように、会議は10時に始まります。
As with last time, the meeting starts at 10.