ような

Meanings

1

pre-noun adjectival

like; similar to

usually written using kana alone

Pre-noun adjectival form of ようだ, used to modify a noun. Expresses similarity, likeness, or a metaphorical comparison.

See also: ようだ · ように

彼かれはまるで子こ供どものような笑え顔がおを見みせた。
He showed a smile like a child's.
このような問もん題だいは初はじめてだ。
This kind of problem is a first for me.

2

I think (that); I have a feeling (that)

usually written using kana alonecolloquialabbreviation

Colloquial sentence-ending abbreviation of ような気がする. Used to express a personal impression or hunch, often with a softening effect.

See also: ような気がする

明日あしたは雨あめが降ふるような。
I have a feeling it will rain tomorrow.

3

feels like; feels as if

usually written using kana alonecolloquialabbreviation

Colloquial sentence-ending abbreviation of ような感じ（がする）. Describes a sensory or intuitive impression, similar to 'it feels like...'.

この部屋へや、誰だれかいるような。
It feels like someone is in this room.