みたい (Like)
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JLPT N4
Pattern
Noun / plain form + みたいだ
How it works
みたいだ means “it seems” (a guess from what you see or hear) or “like / resembling”. It is casual; the written equivalent is ようだ. It follows nouns directly: 子どもみたいだ.
Examples
- かぜを ひいた みたいです。I think I've caught a cold.
- あの 雲は ねこ みたいだね。That cloud looks like a cat.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 3Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.