“Like” or “Similar to” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “如”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “如” means “As if”, “Same” or “Like as” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “如”
Jouyou Kanji “如” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 6 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | じょ(jo) |
| にょ(nyo) | |
| Kun-Yomi | ごと(し)(goto(shi)) |
| ゆ(く)(yu(ku)) | |
| し(く)(shi(ku)) | |
| も(し)(mo(shi)) | |
| Meanings | As, Like as, Like, As if |
| Be equal, Same, Equal to | |
| Reach, Extend, Cover | |
| If | |
| Go, Visit |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “如”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 如何せん(いかんせん-i ka n se n) | To one’s regret, Regrettably, Unfortunately |
| 如月(きさらぎ-ki sa ra gi) | Second month of the lunar calendar, February |
| 如雨露(じょうろ-jo u ro) | Watering can, Watering pot, Sprinkling can |
| 如今(じょこん-jo ko n) | Now, At present time, Right now |
| 如才(じょさい-jo sa i) | Sloppiness, Carelessness, Inattention, Oversight |
| 如上(じょじょう-jo jo u) | Above-mentioned |
| 如意(にょい-nyo i) | Going according to one’s wishes |
| 如実(にょじつ-nyo ji tsu) | Reality, Actuality, Actual conditions, True situation, Faithful representation, Vivid depiction |
| 如法(にょほう-nyo ho u) | Observance of the Buddha’s teachings |
| 如来(にょらい-nyo ra i) | Tathagata, Person who has attained Buddha-hood |
| 一如(いちにょ-i chi nyo) | Oneness, Truthful and eternally immutable |
| 欠如(けつじょ-ke tsu jo) | Shortage, Lack |
| 真如(しんにょ-shi n nyo) | Tathata (the ultimate nature of all things), Eternal truth |
| 突如(とつじょ-to tsu jo) | Abruptly, Suddenly, All of a sudden, Unexpectedly |
| 躍如(やくじょ-ya ku jo) | Vivid, Lifelike, Lively and vigorous |
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