〜みたいな
〜みたいな means like; similar to (casual noun modifier). It is a JLPT N4 grammar point. 「〜みたいな」 modifies the noun that follows and means “like” or “similar to.” It sounds more conversational and casual than 「〜ような」. It is used when shape, mood, or quality is similar.
Japanese sources describe it as 「〜のような（会話的）」.
〜みたいな examples
これは犬みたいなロボットです。
This is a robot like a dog.
夢みたいな話ですね。
That is like a dream.
〜みたいな exercises
Pick what belongs in the parentheses. The answer is marked below.
これは花（ ）かざりです。
- みたいな ✓
- みたいに
- みたいだ
- らしい
This is a decoration like a flower.
夢（ ）話ですね。
- みたいに
- ように
- みたいな ✓
- そうに
That is like a dream.
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