N2
さながら (sanagara)
さながら
just like, as if, exactly like
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used to express that something is exactly like something else, often in a vivid or poetic way. Can be used as a conjunction or an adverb. More literary or formal than 「まるで」.
📝 Example Sentences
その景色は絵画さながらの美しさだった。
The scenery was beautiful, just like a painting.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "さながら"!
彼の演技は、まるで本物の役者_______だった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 本物の役者のように素晴らしい演技だった、という意味で「さながら」が使われます。
English: 'さながら' is used here to mean his acting was splendid, just like that of a real actor.
English: 'さながら' is used here to mean his acting was splendid, just like that of a real actor.
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