Grammar
Grammar pattern
N + らしい
- A grammar pattern used to convey that something possesses the characteristics, qualities, or typical features associated with the noun (N).
Example Sentences
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夏より冬のほうが、北海道らしい景色が見られる。In Hokkaido, the winter scenery is more typical than in summer.
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木村さんは、本当の気持ちをなかなか言わない。日本人らしい人だ。Mr. Kimura doesn’t often express his true feelings. He’s very Japanese-like.
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今日は暖かくて、春らしい1日になるでしょう。Today is warm, and it looks like it’s going to be a spring-like day.
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田中さんは教師になったそうだよ。 ー まじめで頭がいい田中さんらしいね。I heard that Mr. Tanaka became a teacher. - It’s typical of Tanaka, he’s serious and smart.
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体が大きい人が男らしいというのは、古い考えだと思う。I think the idea that a big person is manly is an outdated thought.
Tags
JLPT N3