This is the 10302nd most frequent Japanese word.
類似
"類似" means "similarity" or "resemblance."
In this sentence, '類似' is used to express similarity or resemblance between the product mentioned and the competitor's product.
この製品は競合品と類似しています。
This product is similar to the competitor's product.
Here, '類似点' is a compound noun where '類似' is used to indicate specific points or aspects of resemblance.
彼の考え方は彼女のものと類似点が多い。
His way of thinking has many similarities to hers.
The word '類似' is used adjectivally in this sentence to modify 'problem,' denoting that the issue shares traits or characteristics with something previously encountered.