Japanese with Manga

A little sister like Chino with 〜みたい

Grammar Explanation: Likening things with 〜みたい

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During a group study session, Chino finds Syaro a much better teacher than Cocoa.

speaker:
「チノちゃんみたいな妹(いもうと)がいたら毎日(まいにち)だって教(おし)えるのに」
“If I had a little sister like Chino, I'd teach her (homework material) every day.”
Literal: “If I had a little sister like Chino, I would teach her even every day.”

Key Points

  • ちゃん is an affectionate, informal suffix attached to names, used mainly for children, close friends, and family members.

See Also

  • External: Marking the subject with が
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