まるで
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Meanings
Adverb
1. as if; as though; just like; much as; exactly like; as it were (Usually kana, usu. followed by a form of ようだ or みたいだ)
2. (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; (not) a bit (Usually kana, with neg. sentence)
3. really; completely; entirely; wholly; truly; quite (Usually kana)
Pitch accent
まるで
Examples175
I have no idea why it is so.
I feel as if I were dreaming.
He treats me as if I am a stranger.
Your way of thinking is quite distinct from mine.
Your idea differs entirely from mine.
She has a strong objection to my plan.