Translation and Meaning of: 類似 - ruiji

The word 「類似」 (ruiji) is a Japanese term that translates to "similarity" or "likeness" in English. Etymologically, it is a combination of two kanji: 「類」, which means "type" or "class," and 「似」, which means "similar" or "alike." Together, these kanji convey the idea of something that belongs to the same category or shares similar characteristics.

The kanji 「類」 (rui) is used to denote classification or grouping. It is often employed in contexts that require the identification of categories or groups of things. On the other hand, 「似」 (ji) focuses on the similarity or comparative appearance between two or more objects or concepts, expressing the idea of resembling or having a similar form.

The word 「類似」 is widely used in both formal and informal contexts in Japan. It can be applied in various fields, such as science, art, and everyday life, allowing the description of objects or ideas that share common characteristics or aspects. In the academic world, for example, it can refer to theories or models that exhibit similar features, while in art, it may describe styles or works that resemble each other in technique or execution.

In everyday life, 「類似」 is useful for describing, for example, products that have similar functionalities or appearances, even if they are not identical. The expression is a precise way to identify relationships of proximity or equivalence without them being absolutely identical, highlighting variations and nuances that may be important in different contexts.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• 類似 (ruiji) - Similarity, likeness
• 似ている (niteiru) - To be similar, to be alike
• 類似している (ruiji shiteiru) - To be in a relationship of similarity
• 似通っている (nitootteiru) - To be in a similar condition
• 類似点がある (ruiji ten ga aru) - There are points of similarity
• 類似性がある (ruiji sei ga aru) - Has the quality of being similar
• 類似する (ruiji suru) - Make a similarity comparison.
• 似たような (nita you na) - Similar, alike (more informal)
• 似た (nita) - Similar (abbreviated form of 似たような)
• 似たように (nita you ni) - In a similar way
• 類似した (ruiji shita) - What is similar
• 類似品 (ruiji hin) - Similar product
• 類似物 (ruiji butsu) - Object of similarity
• 類似の (ruiji no) - Of a similar type
• 似た感じ (nita kanji) - Similar sensation
• 似た形 (nita katachi) - Similar form
• 似たようなもの (nita you na mono) - Similar things
• 似たようなものがある (nita you na mono ga aru) - There are similar things.
• 似たようなものを持っている (nita you na mono o motte iru) - Own similar things.
• 似たようなものを見たことがある (nita you na mono o mita koto ga aru) - I've seen similar things.
• 似たようなものを使った (nita you na mono o tsukatta) - I used similar things.

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類似

Romaji: ruiji
Kana: るいじ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: análogo

Meaning in English: analogous

Definition: Having the same type or characteristics. Having a lot in common.

Example Sentences - (類似) ruiji

See below some example sentences:

類似した商品がたくさんあります。

Ruiji shita shouhin ga takusan arimasu

There are many similar products.

• 類似した - semelhante
• 商品 - product
• が - subject particle
• たくさん - many
• あります - there are