似につく

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

closely resemble; look just like

Used when someone or something bears a strong resemblance to another, often in appearance or character. Often used in the negative form 似つかない to mean 'doesn't resemble at all'.

• 彼かれは父ちち親おやに似についている。

  He closely resembles his father.

• その絵えは実じつ物ぶつに似につかない。

  That painting doesn't look like the real thing at all.

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

suit well; match well; go well with

Describes something that fits or harmonizes well with another thing, such as clothes, accessories, or atmosphere. Often used in the negative form 似つかない to mean 'doesn't suit' or 'is out of place'.

• その帽ぼう子しは彼かの女じょによく似についている。

  That hat suits her very well.

• 彼かれの冗じょう談だんは場ばに似につかなかった。

  His joke was out of place for the occasion.