〜みたい

N3

like / seems

Structure

Noun + みたい

Explanation

「〜みたい」 means "like / seems". Structure: Noun + みたい. 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.

Example sentences

kyou wa seikou mitaina tenki desu.

Today's weather is like success.

kyou wa anshin mitaina tenki desu.

Today's weather is like relief.

kyou wa gen'in mitaina tenki desu.

Today's weather is like cause.

kyou wa nouryoku mitaina tenki desu.

Today's weather is like ability.

kyou wa taido mitaina tenki desu.

Today's weather is like attitude.

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