similar in Japanese
similar in Japanese is 似る, 相似 — similar means sharing enough features with something else to be alike, though not identical.
similar in Japanese
似る
Pronounced: niru
Having traits or characteristics in common; alike, allied, comparable.
相似
Pronounced: sōji
(mathematics) Having the same shape, in particular, having corresponding angles equal and corresponding line segments proportional.
What does "similar" mean?
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adjective Sharing enough features with something else to be alike, though not identical.
"The two proposals were similar in almost every respect."
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adjective (geometry) Having the same shape but not necessarily the same size, with matching angles and proportional sides.
"The two triangles are similar because their angles all match."
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similar in a sentence
- The two proposals were similar in almost every respect.
- She wore a dress similar to her sister's.
- The two triangles are similar because their angles all match.
- A small triangle and a larger similar triangle have proportional sides.
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What is "similar" in Japanese?
"similar" in Japanese is 似る, 相似. similar means: Sharing enough features with something else to be alike, though not identical.
How do you pronounce 似る?
"similar" in Japanese is 似る, pronounced "niru".
How do you use "similar" in a sentence?
Example: "The two proposals were similar in almost every respect." In Japanese, "similar" is 似る, 相似.
Are there other ways to say "similar" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "similar": 似る, 相似.
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