〜かのようだ

N2

as if ~

Structure

Plain + かのようだ

Explanation

「〜かのようだ」 means "as if ~". Structure: Plain + かのようだ. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

marude jibun no haji de aru ka no you ni, teinei ni atsukaimashita.

They handled it carefully as if it were their own grip.

marude jibun no sonshou de aru ka no you ni, teinei ni atsukaimashita.

They handled it carefully as if it were their own damage.

marude jibun no mihon de aru ka no you ni, teinei ni atsukaimashita.

They handled it carefully as if it were their own sample.

marude jibun no chousetsu de aru ka no you ni, teinei ni atsukaimashita.

They handled it carefully as if it were their own adjustment.

marude jibun no keiyakusho de aru ka no you ni, teinei ni atsukaimashita.

They handled it carefully as if it were their own contract document.

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