まるで

as if; as though; just like ~

JLPT

Structure

まるで ...よう/みたい

Meaning

This structure is used to compare the state or nature of an object or event with another case that is usually not like that. It can be used to compare two cases of the same type or different types. When adding まるで to the よう/みたい structure, the degree of comparison will be emphasized.

彼かれ

はまるで

先生せんせい

のように

話はな

す

。

He speaks like a teacher.

あの

二人ににん

はまるで

兄弟きょうだい