のように

Meanings

usually written using kana alone

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。
This cloth is soft like silk.

expression, adverb

as with; in the same way

usually written using kana alone

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。
As with last time, there was a delay this time as well.
彼かれは父ちち親おやのように、とても親しん切せつだ。
He is very kind, in the same way as his father.