ふうに
Meanings
- in a way that suggests
- like ~
- in this kind of manner
- as if ~
- in the manner of ~
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Explanation
ふうに is used to describe the manner or way in which an action is performed, or to compare someone’s behavior or a result to a particular pattern or example. It often conveys nuance such as ‘in a way that resembles ~,’ ‘as though ~,’ or ‘in the manner of ~.’ It can point to how something is done, how something looks, or how something should be carried out, often reflecting expectations, instructions, or conventional patterns. Note that the sense shifts slightly depending on whether you attach it to a noun, an adjective, or a verb, but the core idea remains “in the manner of ~ / like ~.” It is common in narrative and descriptive sentences, in instructions, and when contrasting actual behavior with a referenced standard.
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Example sentences
I wrote the report in the manner the teacher instructed.
He ran around energetically, like when he was a child.
We should drink this water the way the doctor said.
She answered in a calm manner.
To follow etiquette in the traditional manner.
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