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似
On'yomi
ジ
JI
Kun'yomi
に.る・ひ.る
niru / hiru
becoming · resemble · counterfeit · imitate · suitable
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and with. Person resembling.
Symbolism
Similar, portrait, resemblance. Represents likeness.
Component Breakdown
似=
亻以
person + 以
Words & Expressions
Words written with 似
Proverbs & Idioms
似て非なり
にてひなり
Similar but different
Appearing alike but fundamentally distinct
Anime & Manga
疑似ハーレム
Pseudo Harem
A well-known work with 似 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“counterfeit”
“suitable”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 似 mean in Japanese?
似 means becoming, resemble, counterfeit, imitate, suitable.
How do you read 似?
On'yomi: ジ (JI). Kun'yomi: に.る、ひ.る (niru, hiru).
How many strokes does 似 have?
似 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 似 a good kanji for a tattoo?
似 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means becoming, resemble, counterfeit, imitate, suitable. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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