似る
にる
niru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 19 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
似る (にる (niru)) means "to resemble". The reading is にる (niru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to resemble
Also : to be like · to look like · to take after
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Example Sentences
娘は母親によく似ています。
むすめはははおやによくにています。
The daughter closely resembles her mother.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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