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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 似

Suffix
Freq #15588
1

looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)

Examples
あの男の子は父親だ。
That boy takes after his father.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 923
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

becoming
resemble
counterfeit
imitate
suitable

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
に.る
ひ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
にた
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