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類似する

ruiji suru
to be similar

この二つのデザインは非常に類似している。

These two designs are very similar.


general

To resemble or be similar in appearance, nature, or characteristics.

この二つの製品は機能が類似している。

These two products have similar functions.

彼の考え方は私のものと類似している。

His way of thinking is similar to mine.

This verb is often used to describe similarities between objects, ideas, or behaviors.

Collocations

類似する点similar points類似する性質similar characteristics類似するケースsimilar cases

Synonyms

似ている類似している似通っている

Antonyms

異なる違っている相反する

Related Phrases

類似する点phrase
similar points
類似する性質phrase
similar characteristics
類似するケースphrase
similar cases

Pro Tip

Common Usage

'類似する' is often used in comparisons to highlight similarities between two or more things. It is a versatile verb that can be applied in various contexts, from everyday conversations to technical discussions.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While '類似する' is appropriate in both formal and informal settings, '似ている' is more commonly used in casual conversations.

Word Origin

Derived from the noun '類似' (ruiji), meaning 'similarity' or 'resemblance', with the verb suffix '-する' (suru), indicating an action or state.

Usage Notes

This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe similarities between two or more things. It can be used to compare objects, ideas, or behaviors.

Word Breakdown

類似
similarity
root
+
する
to do
suffix
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