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[そう()·()]
souji
noun, suru verb, na adjective, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 相似

noun, suru verb
  1. resemblance; likeness; similitude
noun, na adjective, no adjective
  1. similarity
noun
  1. analogy

Definition and Synonyms for 相似

Similarity the quality of being similar
Synonyms: 似寄り, 似寄る, 相似, 相似る, 酷似, 類似, 類似性
Resemble appear like
Synonyms: 似る, 似寄る, 相似, 相似る, 酷似, 類する, 類いする, 類似
Analogy an inference that if things agree in some respects they probably agree in others
Synonyms: アナロジー, 相似, 相似る, 類推, 類比
Analogy drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity in some respect
Synonyms: 相似, 相似る, 類似
Alikeness similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
Synonyms: 似寄り, 似寄る, 相似, 相似る, 類似
Resemblance similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
Synonyms: 似寄り, 似寄る, 相似, 相似る, 酷似, 類似
Resemble be similar or bear a likeness to
Synonyms: 似る, 似寄る, 相似, 相似る, 酷似, 類する, 類いする, 類似

Meanings for each kanji in 相似

» inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy
» becoming; resemble; counterfeit; imitate; suitable

Categories 相似 is a member of

Comparing the act of examining resemblances
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Jibe be compatible, similar or consistent
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Sameness the quality of being alike
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Similarity the quality of being similar
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Alikeness similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
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Inference the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
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