らし

This is the 2348th most frequent Japanese word.

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らし

"らし" is a suffix in Japanese that means "seeming like," "appearing as," or "characteristic of."


The word 'らしい' is used here to express a conjecture based on evidence or observation.

彼は何か重要なことを隠しているらしい。

It seems he is hiding something important.


The word 'らしい' here indicates that the weather embodies qualities associated with spring.

今日は暖かくて春らしい天気ですね。

Today is warm and feels like spring.


In this sentence, 'らしい' describes characteristic behavior or qualities indicative of children.

子供たちは楽しそうで子供らしい笑顔を見せていた。

The children were happy and showed smiles typical of children.