JLPT N4

～みたい

Like, as if, seems like

Structure

Noun + みたい / Verb (plain form) + みたい / Adjective (い) + みたい / Adjective (な) + みたい

This grammar is used to express similarity, resemblance, or supposition in a more casual way than ～よう. It can mean 'like', 'as if', or 'seems like'.

あの人は、子どもみたいに遊んでいます。

That person is playing like a child.

Using it for formal situations; for formal contexts, use ～よう.

Think of 'みたい' as a shortcut for 'just like'. It's versatile for comparisons and appearances.

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