Japanese

よう

よう
Meaning: like; similar to; appearing; manner
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

まるで夢のようだ。
It's just like a dream.
同じ間違いを二度と繰り返さないように気をつけます。
I will be careful not to repeat the same mistake twice.
誰かがいるような感じがする
I feel like someone is there.
その赤ん坊は、まるで天使のような寝顔をしていた。
That baby was sleeping with the face of an angel.
難解な理論を、一般の人にもわかるように砕いて説明した。
I explained the difficult theory simply so that even regular people could understand it.

Usage Notes

Used to express similarity or appearance. In '...no you da', it functions as an adjectival noun meaning 'like' or 'as if'.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.