~ごとく JLPT N1
〜gotoku
To seem like; as if; as though.
Formation
Verb-て + ごとく / Noun + の + ごとく
Explanation
The ~ごとく grammar point is used to express similarity or resemblance. It is quite formal/literary, meaning 'as if,' 'as though,' or 'like.' It can be used with verbs and nouns.
Example sentences
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He looked as though he was flying like a bird.
Kare wa tori no gotoku tonde iru you ni mieta.
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He was sleeping as though he were dead.
Kare wa shinda gotoku nemutte ita.
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She is revered as if she were an idol.
Kanojo wa aidoru no gotoku agamerarete iru.
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He ran like the wind.
Kare wa kaze no gotoku hashitta.