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“similarity” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiruiji

Example

二つの話には類似が見られます。futa tsu no hanashi ni wa rui ji ga mi ra re ma su

There is a similarity between the two stories.

Illustration for 類似 (similarity)

How to say “similarity” in Japanese

“Similarity” in Japanese is 類似 (ruiji).

It points to common features shared by separate things while preserving the distinction between them.

Full entry for 類似: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 類似

研究者は両事件の類似に注目しました。ken kyū sha wa ryō ji ken no rui ji ni chū moku shi ma shi ta

The researchers focused on the similarity between the two incidents.

Tips for using 類似

  • In formal Japanese, 類似 (ruiji) can describe matching patterns between documents, products, or cases, giving the noun a more analytical tone than everyday expressions.

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