似た者同士

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 似た者同士 is read as にたものどうし and means people who are two of a kind or kindred spirits.
• Basic usage: It can compare two equally stubborn people or describe similar brothers with the same hobby.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Being alike in personality
  • 似た者同士: The two people are alike even in their stubbornness. Example: 二人は頑固なところまで似た者同士だ。
• Modifying similar people
  • 似た者同士: The similar brothers share the same hobby. Example: 似た者同士の兄弟は同じ趣味を持っている。