雨が降るような気がする。
I have a feeling it's going to rain.
Japanese
ような
ような
Meaning: like, similar to, as if
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Example sentences
It's a story like a dream.
今日は雨が降るような気がする。
I have a feeling it's going to rain today.
そのような不誠実な行為は許されない
Such a dishonest act cannot be forgiven.
彼は友達というより、兄弟のような存在だ。
He is more like a brother than just a friend.
彼は長年の友人を裏切るようなことはしない。
He would never do something like betraying a long-time friend.
彼女は誰にも聞こえないような小さな声で何かを呟いた。
She muttered something in a low voice that no one could hear.
彼女は腰まで届くような美しい黒髪を持っている。
She has beautiful black hair that reaches her waist.
霧の中に亡くなった祖父の幻を見たような気がした。
I felt like I saw the phantom of my late grandfather in the fog.
彼は群衆の不安を煽るような演説を行った。
He gave a speech that seemed to fan the crowd's anxiety.
Usage Notes
Auxiliary adjective expressing similarity or appearance. Forms: ような + noun, ように + verb/adjective. Different from みたい (more casual) and らしい (based on evidence).
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