JLPT N4
～のように
Like, as if, similar to
Structure
Noun + のように; Verb (plain form) + ように
How it works
This grammar point is used to make a comparison, indicating that something is 'like' or 'as if' something else. It describes a similarity or resemblance.
Examples
鳥のように空を飛びたい。
I want to fly in the sky like a bird.
Common mistakes
Confusing it with '～ような' which modifies a noun, whereas '～ように' modifies a verb or acts as a sentence connector.
Tip
Remember 'のように' (like a noun) and 'ように' (like a verb action).
More JLPT N4 grammar
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