〜かのごとく

Pattern
〜かのごとく
Level
N1
Reading
かのごとく
Meaning
As if; as though
Attaches to
Plain form
Nuance & register

More formal and literary than 〜かのようだ.

Example

彼はまるで何でも知っているかのごとくだった。 He acted as if he knew everything.

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