Japanese symbol for “resemble”
似る
にる
Romaji: niru
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike
In Japanese, resemble is 似る, read にる (niru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v1, vi to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “resemble”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 通う | かよう kayou | to resemble |
| 似寄る | による niyoru | to resemble |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 類似 | るいじ ruiji | resemblance; similarity; likeness |
| 似合う | にあう niau | to suit; to match; to become |
| 真似 | まね mane | imitating; copying; mimicry |
| 似合い | にあい niai | well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable |
| 疑似 | ぎじ giji | pseudo; quasi; false |
See also: Chinese symbol for “resemble”.
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