1. Noun, Suru verb, Taru adjective, Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Transitive verb

   (bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past)

   usu. as 〜を彷彿とさせる

2. Adverb taking the 'to' particle, Taru adjective

   dim; faint; vague; blurred

Also written 髣髴【ほうふつ】houfutsu