Sunday, March 18, 2018

まるで~ように

The word まるで can be added to a normal ように construct to introduce a simile that describes another noun. まるで makes the description more emphatic, in the manner of "She looks JUST LIKE a horse."

まだ春なのに、今日はまるで夏のように暑い。
Even though it's still spring, today it's as hot as if it were summer.

アヤトは葉がまるでヴァンパイアのように鋭い
Ayato's teeth are sharp just like a vampire's. (spoiler alert, he is one)

このロボットは、まるで人間のように歩くことが出来ます。
This robot can walk just like a person.

リーさんのケーキはまるで母のケーキのように美味しいな。
Lee-san's cake is delicious just like mom's cake.

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