expression, na-adjective
unbelievable; incredible; like a lie
Expresses that something is so surprising, wonderful, or terrible that it seems unreal. Often used in exclamations or as a predicate with だ/です.
彼の話は嘘のようだ。
His story is unbelievable.
嘘のように美しい景色だった。
It was an incredibly beautiful view.
試験に合格するなんて嘘のようだ。
It's like a dream that I passed the exam.
Phrase composed of 嘘 (lie) + の (attributive particle) + よう (appearance/semblance). Literally 'like a lie'.