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似
On'yomi
ジ
JI
Kun'yomi
に.る・ひ.る
niru / hiru
becoming · resemble · counterfeit · imitate · suitable
Details
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
似=
亻以
person + 以
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and with. Person resembling.
Symbolism
Similar, portrait, resemblance. Represents likeness.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
似て非なり
にてひなり
Similar but different
Appearing alike but fundamentally distinct
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?
Yes. 似 (becoming, resemble, counterfeit, imitate, suitable) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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