“Close resemblance” in Japanese
Short answer
Close resemblance in Japanese is “彷彿” (houfutsu). Full meaning: (bearing a) close resemblance, vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim, faint, vague, blurred.
Other ways to say “Close resemblance” in Japanese
ほうふつ
houfutsu (bearing a) close resemblance, vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim, faint, vague, blurred
髣髴
houfutsu (bearing a) close resemblance, vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim, faint, vague, blurred
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