expression
A formal or literary expression equivalent to このような or こんな. Often used in written language or formal speech to refer to something previously mentioned.
かくの如き状況では、早急な対応が必要だ。
In a situation like this, prompt action is necessary.
彼はかくの如き発言を繰り返した。
He repeatedly made remarks like this.
Standard, neutral equivalent; かくの如き is more formal and literary.
Casual equivalent; かくの如き is much more formal and rarely used in everyday conversation.
Composed of the classical adverb かく (thus) + the genitive particle の + the classical adjective 如き (like). The expression follows classical grammar patterns and is preserved in modern formal writing.