〜まるで〜よう
just like ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜まるで〜よう” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜まるで〜よう」 means "just like ~". Structure: まるで + Noun + のよう. This is a JLPT N3 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1まるで成功のような景色です。
まるで せいこう の ような けしき です。
marude seikou no youna keshiki desu.
The scenery is just like a success.
Everyday life
Example 2まるで安心のような景色です。
まるで あんしん の ような けしき です。
marude anshin no youna keshiki desu.
The scenery is just like a relief.
Everyday life
Example 3まるで原因のような景色です。
まるで げんいん の ような けしき です。
marude gen'in no youna keshiki desu.
The scenery is just like a cause.
Everyday life
Example 4まるで能力のような景色です。
まるで のうりょく の ような けしき です。
marude nouryoku no youna keshiki desu.
The scenery is just like a ability.
Everyday life
Example 5まるで態度のような景色です。
まるで たいど の ような けしき です。
marude taido no youna keshiki desu.
The scenery is just like a attitude.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The scenery is just like a success.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜まるで〜よう.
Remember tomorrow
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