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みたいに
mitai ni
Description
「みたいに」は、何かをほかのものにたとえる時に使います。
"みたいに" is used when comparing something to another thing.
「〜のように」とにていますが、話し言葉でよく使われる、カジュアルな言い方です。
It is similar to "〜のように" but is a casual expression often used in spoken language.
Meanings
みたいにmitai ni
like; as if; in the manner of
鳥みたいに空を飛びたい。
I want to fly in the sky like a bird.
みたいにmitai ni
such as; for example (giving an example)
きみみたいに元気な人が好きだ。
I like energetic people like you.
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Notes
- Form
みたいに = colloquial likeness auxiliary みたい + adverbial particle に; modifies verbs/adjectives.
- Nuance
More casual and spoken than のように; attaches directly to nouns and plain forms.
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