まるで~よう

maru de ~ you

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Formation

まるで + phrase/sentence + よう

Used to express a strong resemblance or similarity; 'as if', 'just like', 'as though'.

When to use

Emphatic "just like/exactly as if" - まるで adds emphasis to an already-strong resemblance.

Explanation

The まるで~よう grammar point is used to emphasize a strong resemblance or similarity between two things or situations. It can be translated as 'as if', 'just like', or 'as though' in English. The formation is まるで + phrase/sentence + よう.

Example sentences

Resemblance (Like / As If)

Corpus examples (60)

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