のように

expression, adverb

like; similar to

Used after a noun or noun phrase to indicate resemblance or similarity. Often interchangeable with みたいに in casual speech.

• 彼かれはプロのように歌うたう。

  He sings like a professional.

• この布ぬのは絹きぬのように柔やわらかい。

expression, adverb

as with; in the same way

Used to draw a parallel or indicate that something is done in the same manner as something else. Often appears in explanatory or comparative contexts.

• 前ぜん回かいのように、今こん回かいも遅おくれが出でた。