Like in Japanese
"like" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "like". The most common choice is shown first.
如View details →
Top pick
likeness, like, such as, as if, better, best, equal
Reading: jo
6 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of woman and mouth. Woman like mouth.
What it carries
How, like, as if. Represents like.
Related kanji for "like"
宛Details →好Details →
just like(also: address, fortunately)
en
Composed of roof and bend. Curved house, as if.
like something(also: fond, pleasing)
kou
Composed of woman (女) and child (子). Mother loving child.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for like?
The most common kanji for "like" is 如, read as jo. It means likeness, like, such as. Related kanji: 宛 (just like), 好 (like something).
How many strokes does 如 have?
如 has 6 strokes.