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如
like · as if · likeness · according to
N1On: じょ、にょKun: ごとく、ごとし
Memory Aid
'JO' — like 'JOe is just LIKE his father.'
'NYO' — sounds like 'new'. 'This NEW model is exactly LIKE the old one.'
Vocabulary
如実にょじつrealistic, as it is
如来にょらいTathagata, a Buddha
如しごとしas if, like (classical verb ending)
如くごとくlike, as, as if (classical adverbial form)
如才ないじょさいないtactful, suave
Example Sentences
彼の歌声はプロの如く美しかった。
His singing voice was beautiful like a professional.
如実な描写に感銘を受けました。
I was impressed by the realistic depiction.
彼女は如才ない対応で皆を安心させた。
She reassured everyone with her tactful handling.
事態は予想の如く悪化した。
The situation worsened as expected.