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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.

Vocabulary

(Every day)

毎日(まいにち) means every day or daily. It refers to repeated action across one day after another.

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