似: the kanji for resemble
似 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means resemble. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
似 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
似 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジ (ji)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 類似るいじ · ruiji | similarity |
にる (niru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 似るにる · niru | to resemble |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この二つの商品には類似点が多い。Kono futatsu no shōhin ni wa ruijiten ga ōi.These two products have many similarities.
- 娘は母親によく似ている。Musume wa hahaoya ni yoku nite iru.The daughter closely resembles her mother.
- 兄弟はお互いによく似ています。Kyōdai wa otagai ni yoku nite imasu.The siblings closely resemble each other.
- この事件は前の事件とよく似ている。Kono jiken wa mae no jiken to yoku nite iru.This incident closely resembles the previous one.
- 似た形の建物がたくさんある。Nita katachi no tatemono ga takusan aru.There are many buildings of similar shape.
Questions about 似
How many strokes does 似 have?
似 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 似?
The on readings are ji (ジ). The kun readings are niru (にる).
What JLPT level is 似?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 似
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.