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似
似 (readings: じ, に; Japanese kanji) means “resemble / similar”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 類似 (similarity).
What does 似 mean?
| Kanji | 似 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | resemble / similar |
| Readings | じ, に |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 似
似 is read じ or に depending on the word.
Example words with 似
| Example | 類似 (similarity) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14