Strong like a lion with 〜みたい
Grammar Explanation: Likening things with 〜みたい
When ordering tea, Cocoa says it has to be dandelion tea. She provides the reasoning for her choice.
- ココア:
- 「ライオンみたいに強くなれるよ！」
- “You'll be able to become strong like a lion!”
- Literal: “You can become strong like a lion!”
- “You'll be able to become strong like a lion!”
Key Points
1ライオンみたいに modifies how someone becomes strong
- みたいに gives the comparison an adverbial role before 強くなれる.
2なれる expresses potential change
- 強くなる means “become strong”, while なれる means “can become strong”.
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