No. 148 in Japanese
みたい
"みたい" means "like," "seems like," or "appears to be."
In a sentence
彼の話を聞くと、彼は先生みたいだね。
Listening to him, he seems like a teacher.
'みたい' is used as a simile marker, suggesting likeness or resemblance.
昨日見た映画は夢みたいだった。
The movie I watched yesterday was like a dream.
'みたい' here expresses a comparison, likening the movie's qualities to those of a dream.
彼女が怒っているみたい。
It seems like she is upset.
'みたい' is employed as an evidential marker, depicting the speaker's impression or judgment.
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