似通う
にかよう
nikayou
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
似通う (にかよう (nikayou)) means "to resemble". It is read にかよう (nikayou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to resemble
Also : to be alike · to be similar
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Example Sentences
兄と弟の性格は似通っている。
あにとおとうとのせいかくはにかよっている。
The elder and younger brothers have similar personalities.
この二つの意見は方向が似通っている。
このふたつのいけんはほうこうがにかよっている。
These two opinions are similar in direction.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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