似
似·becoming, resemble, counterfeit
- On-yomi
- じ
- Kun-yomi
- に.るひ.る
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 似る | にる | to resemble, to look like |
| 似合う | にあう | to suit, to look good on |
| 似顔絵 | にがおえ | portrait, likeness |
| 類似 | るいじ | similarity, resemblance |
Example sentences
娘は母親によく似ています。
むすめはははおやによくにています。
My daughter looks a lot like her mother.
そのシャツはあなたによく似合いますね。
そのシャツはあなたによくにあいますね。
That shirt really suits you.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Using を with 似る — it takes に: 父に似ている
- Saying 似ます for a current resemblance; it is almost always 似ている
Memory aid
Picture it
A person 亻 standing beside 以 (another figure): put two people side by side and you see the resemblance.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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