How to say "Like" in Japanese

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Like" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "Like" is "Mitai", written in japanese as "みたい".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese adjectival noun 'みたい' means 'like'. It is used to indicate that something is similar or resembles something else. It can also be used to indicate a resemblance of appearance or behavior. For example: That cake looks like a flower - (あのケーキは花みたいだ). He acts like a child - (彼は子供みたいに振る舞う).

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Mitai" mean in japanese?

"Mitai" means "Like" .

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How to write "Like" in Japanese

To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The hiragana "み" is read as "mi". The hiragana "た" is read as "ta". And The hiragana "い" is read as "i".