みたいに・みたいな (Like)
Like, Similar to, Resembling
JLPT N4
Pattern
みたいに + Verb / みたいな + Noun
How it works
みたいに describes how something is done (“like”), and みたいな describes a noun (“a ~ like”). Both are casual forms of ように / ような.
Examples
- 子ども みたいに 泣かないで。Don't cry like a child.
- 夢 みたいな 話ですね。That sounds like a dream.
Related grammar
Further reading
Bunpro N4 · Lesson 4Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.