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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Likelihood and Resemblance}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{らしい}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-Express likelihood / speculation / resemblance based on what you heard from others without making a commitment.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{ーOften used in gossips} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-Colloquial version of よう and used often in conversation.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{❗️❗️Note: \seqsplit{らしい、よう、みたい、そう} are the same but there are nuances.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{-Express likelihood or speculation without making a commitment.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{"It seems that...; It appears that...; It is likely that..." (But I don't vouch for it because I just heard it, don't quote me on that)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{-For VERBS and ADJECTIVES, only used as らしい.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{-For NOUNS, can be as らしい and らしくない。} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{(Noun) らしい (Noun) means "stereotypical; appropriate"} \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{VERB：V-plain + らしい}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{い-Adj：い-Adj + らしい}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{\textasciitilde{}\textasciitilde{}な\textasciitilde{}\textasciitilde{}-Adj：\textasciitilde{}\textasciitilde{}な\textasciitilde{}\textasciitilde{}-Adj + らしい}} \tn 
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\seqsplit{雪が降ったらしいです。} & \seqsplit{そんな映画は面白いらしいです。} & \seqsplit{【お祖母さん】おばあさんは元気らしいですよ。} \tn 
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\seqsplit{田中さんは今日来ないらしいです。} & \seqsplit{あの【靴】くつは重くないらしいです。} & \seqsplit{２０年前この街は静かなだったらしいです。} \tn 
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It seems that Ms Tanaka won't come in today. (Bc I just heard it from it so don't quote me on that. It could also be a rumor or gossip.) & It seems that those shoes are not heavy. (That's what the ad says, but I'm not vouching for it.) & It appears this town was quiet 20 years ago. \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{NOUN：(Noun) + らしい}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{STEREOTYPICAL：(Noun) + らしい (Noun)}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{ADVERB：らしく + Verb}} \tn 
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\seqsplit{田中さんは有名な人らしいです。} & \seqsplit{彼女は女らしい女です。} & \seqsplit{君はプロならプロらしくやれよ。} \tn 
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It seems that Mr Tanaka is a famous person. & She is the ideal woman. & If you're a pro (as you say), then do it like a pro. \tn 
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 & \seqsplit{彼は先生なのに【態度】たいどが先生らしくないです。} & \seqsplit{子供達はお腹が空いたらしくピザを全部食べてしまった。} \tn 
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 & Although he's a teacher, his attitude isn't teacher like. & The kids seemingly hungry ate all of the pizza. \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(Noun) + らしい}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(Noun) らしく (Verb)}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(Noun) + っぽい}} \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}"is like; -ish; is acting like"  (Acts the way it should) & \{\{bt=2\}\}"(Verb) like..." & \{\{bt=2\}\}"is like; -ish; is acting like"  (Acts like something else) \tn 
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-Acting like he's supposed to be; \seqsplit{Appropriately;} \seqsplit{stereotypically} & -Changing らしく to an adverb when modifying a verb & -Sometimes acting like it shouldn't" \tn 
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-Acting the way it should or how \seqsplit{stereotypically} people think they do & \{\{ar\}\} & (Usually) acting opposite of how they should \tn 
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\{\{ar\}\} & \{\{ar\}\} & -Not always opposite / negative; can mean has a trait similar to something \tn 
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\seqsplit{みさはこどもらしい。} Misa acting like a child. (like she should be as she is one) & \seqsplit{日本人らしくはしで食べる。} I eat with chopsticks like a Japanese person (should). & \seqsplit{みさはこどもっぽい。} Misa is childish. (not acting like she's supposed to be) \tn 
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\seqsplit{女らしい。} Womanly (Feminine) & \{\{ar\}\} & \seqsplit{おとなっぽい。} (They're) so grown up / mature. (positive) \tn 
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\seqsplit{男らしい。} Manly (Masculine) & \{\{ar\}\} & \seqsplit{あの猫は犬っぽい。} That cat is (acting) like a dog. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{らしい  is an い-adjective; hence, can be used as predicate and be put at the end of the sentence.}  \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{よう/みたい "It seems; It appears; It is likely..."} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-Express likelihood, resemblance, speculation based on convincing evidence. Hence, you stand by it.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-Grammatically, よう is a noun = manner, method, mode.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-Used with VERBS, ADJECTIVES, NOUNS.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{よう can become an adj (ような) and an adverb (ように)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{みたい is the same as よう but colloquial.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{It seems that it snowed. (I am vouching for it based on the fresh snow on the ground and what the weatherman said.)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{It seems that Mr Tanaka is a famous person.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{(And I stand by him bc I just googled him and am so impressed.)} \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(A) は (B) みたい}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(A) みたいな (B)}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(Noun) みたいに (Verb/Adj)}} \tn 
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\seqsplit{ミサはイタリア人みたい。} Misa is like an Italian. & \seqsplit{犬みたいなねこ。		} A cat (that acts) like a dog. & \seqsplit{ミサはイタリア人みたいに話す。} Misa talks like an Italian. \tn 
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 &  & \seqsplit{子どもみたいに遊んだ。} I played like a kid. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{❗️❗️みたい acts like an adjective; hence, can be used as predicate and be put at the end of the sentence.}  \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(A) は (B) のようです}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(A) ような (B) }} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(Noun) のように (Verb)}} \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}"A that is similar to B" & \{\{bt=2\}\}"B that is like A" & \{\{bt=2\}\}"Verb like  " \tn 
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\seqsplit{あのねこは犬のようです。} That cat is like a dog. & \seqsplit{犬のような猫。} A cat that is like a dog. & \seqsplit{ミサはイタリア人のように話します。} Misa talks like an Italian. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{❗️❗️のよう acts like an adjective; hence, can be used as predicate and be put at the end of the sentence.}  \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{みたいな  "It seems; It is likely..."}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{よう/みたい "It seems; It appears; It is likely..."} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{みたい is the same as よう but colloquial.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{みたい can become an adj (みたいな) and an adverb (みたいに)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{VERB：V-plain + みたい}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\{\{bt=2\}\}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\seqsplit{雪が降ったみたい。}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{It seems that it snowed. (I am vouching for it based on the fresh snow on the ground and what the weatherman said.)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{NOUN：(Noun) + みたい}}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\{\{bt=2\}\}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\seqsplit{田中さんは有名な人みたいです。}} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{It seems that Mr Tanaka is a famous person.} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{(And I stand by him bc I just googled him and am so impressed.)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{"To become like"}}  \tn
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\{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(Noun) + みたいになる}} & \{\{bt=2\}\}{\bf{(Noun) + みたいになりたい}} \tn 
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\{\{bt=2\}\}"To become like " & \{\{bt=2\}\}"Want to become like " \tn 
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\seqsplit{俺みたいになるな！} Please don't be like me. & \seqsplit{べんごしみたいになりたい。} I want to become like a lawyer. \tn 
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% That's all folks
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