Likening things with 〜みたい
Grammar: Opinion, Conjecture, Probability
Something is likened to another thing joining them with みたい. The second word is said to be like the first. みたい is similar to attaching “-like” to a word in English.
Usage
When the following word is a verb or い adjective, みたいに is used; when a noun, みたいな is used.
Further Reading
- How to use みたい (maggiesensei.com)
Examples
A little sister like Chino with 〜みたい
During a group study session, Chino finds Syaro a much better teacher than Cocoa.
- speaker:
- 「チノちゃんみたいな妹がいたら毎日だって教えるのに」
- “If I had a little sister like Chino, I'd teach her (homework material) every day.”
Cute latte art like yours with 〜みたい
Recalling the latte art Cocoa made in coffee for her, Chiya tries making the same in the tea she brings to her friends.
- 千夜:
- 「ココアちゃんたちみたいにかわいいのは描けないんだけど」
- “I can't draw cute (latte art) like you all, though.”
Menu items like secret attacks from a comic with 〜みたい
Looking over the menu at Chiya’s shop, Chino and Rize are mystified by the strange dessert names.
- ○:
- 「なんだこの漫画の必殺技みたいなメニューは…」
- “What's with this menu like special techniques from a comic?”
Here, a second noun (menu) is likened to a first noun (special techniques from a comic).
