らしき
Freq.FrequencyTop 20,000
Meanings
1
suffix, noun-modifying (irregular)
Attaches to nouns to mean 'looking like', 'appearing to be', or 'having the air of'. Often used in written or slightly formal contexts. Related to らしい (sense 2).
See also: らしい
He has the appearance of a scholar.
I saw a figure that looked like a man in front of the station.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉らしき〈物〉something that looks like/seems to be X
Something that looked like a weapon was lying at the scene.
- 〈人〉らしき〈人〉a person who appears to be X
A person who appeared to be the culprit was spotted at the station.