seeming ...; appearing ...expresses judgement based on evidence, reason or trustworthy hearsay
suffix; adjective (keiyoushi)
-ish; like a ...; typical of ...; appropriate for ...; becoming of ...; worthy of the name ...after a noun, adverb or adj. stem
Forms
らしいFrequency rank: 1,023.
Generated definitions (experimental)
seeming ...; appearing ...
This meaning suggests a resemblance or appearance related to a characteristic or quality. It is often used to convey that something has the qualities typically associated with what is being described.
This flower has colors that are typical of spring.
-ish; like a ...; typical of ...; appropriate for ...; becoming of ...; worthy of the name ...
This meaning conveys a sense of something being suitable or characteristic of a certain standard or nature. It can indicate that something is fitting or worthy of a particular title or classification.