JLPT N3 Intermediate
丸で
「まるで」
Just like, as if, or completely (often ‘not at all’).
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丸で kanji form, less common
1 Adverb
As if" / "Just like
Signals a strong metaphorical comparison, acting as an adverbial hook for similes.
Example
ここ は まるで 映画 の セット みたい だ 。
This place is just like a movie set.
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2 Adverb
Completely" / "Entirely
Emphasizes the totality of a state or, in negative contexts, indicates a complete lack of something.
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