JLPT N3 Intermediate
みたい
Casual suffix meaning like, similar to, or seems like.
Readings
Other forms
みたいだ plain form sentence ender
みたいです polite form sentence ender
みたいな modifies a noun
みたいに modifies a verb/adjective
1 Suffix, Na-adjective
"Like" / "Similar to"
Describes a figurative resemblance where the subject possesses characteristics similar to another thing.
2 Suffix, Na-adjective
"Seems like" / "Looks like"
Indicates a high probability based on subjective judgment, sensory input, or circumstantial evidence.
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