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Base adverb form. Used to make comparisons, meaning 'just like' or 'as if'. Often followed by 『ようだ』 (you da, 'seems like') or similar expressions, e.g., 『まるで夢のようだ』 (marude yume no you da, 'just like a dream').
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During a walk, User and their friend Mika are observing clouds and comparing them to familiar objects.
まるで
まるで
just like
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'maru' as a 'marvelous' comparison — 『まるで』 (marude, 'just like') sounds like 'marvelous' and is used to say something is 'just like' a marvel or example.
Cultural Note
『まるで』 (marude, 'just like') is commonly used in similes and metaphors in Japanese, often paired with 『ようだ』 (you da, 'seems like') to express comparisons, such as in poetry or everyday speech.
Forms
Base: まるでBase adverb form. Used to make comparisons, meaning 'just like' or 'as if'. Often followed by 『ようだ』 (you da, 'seems like') or similar expressions, e.g., 『まるで夢のようだ』 (marude yume no you da, 'just like a dream').