Question about usage of "と" I saw the following sentence in a Japanese grammar book: この辞書は私が持っているのと同じです。I'm confused by the "と." Why is it there? What purpose does it serve? Can I write the sentence without it? I know the symbol is usually used to mean "and" or "with." But here it confuses me. Also, another example sentence with the character used in a similar way would be much appreciated. Thanks.