似
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 似
1
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
Examples
あの男の子は父親似だ。
That boy takes after his father.
Kanji in this Word
似
7 strokes
Frequency: 923
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
becoming
resemble
counterfeit
imitate
suitable
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
に.る
ひ.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
にた
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