JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
似 — becoming
- Reading
- ジ・に.る・ひ.る
- Meaning
- becoming; resemble; counterfeit; imitate; suitable
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
似 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジ・に.る・ひ.る and it means becoming; resemble; counterfeit; imitate; suitable. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
似 appears in everyday japanese words such as 類似 (analogous), 真似 (mimicry) and 似る (to be similar).
Japanese words containing 似
Frequently asked questions
What does 似 mean in Japanese?
似 means becoming; resemble; counterfeit; imitate; suitable in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 似 read?
似 is read ジ・に.る・ひ.る. Reading it inside real words — 類似 and 真似 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 似 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 似 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 似 in a word?
A common word containing 似 is 類似 (るいじ) — "analogous". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 似 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 似 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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