JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
如 — likeness
- Reading
- ジョ・ニョ・ごと.し
- Meaning
- likeness; like; such as; as if; better; best; equal
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
如 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジョ・ニョ・ごと.し and it means likeness; like; such as; as if; better; best; equal. 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.
如 appears in everyday japanese words such as 如何 (how), 突如 (suddenly) and 如何に (how?).
Japanese words containing 如
Frequently asked questions
What does 如 mean in Japanese?
如 means likeness; like; such as; as if; better; best; equal in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 如 read?
如 is read ジョ・ニョ・ごと.し. Reading it inside real words — 如何 and 突如 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 如 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 如 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 如 in a word?
A common word containing 如 is 如何 (いかが) — "how". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 如 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 如 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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