Kanji for "Like"

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "like". The most popular choice is shown first.

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likeness, like, such as, as if, better, best, equal

Reading: jo

6 strokes

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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: 好 (like something), 宛 (just like).

How many strokes does 如 have?

如 has 6 strokes.