〜ごとき
- Pattern
- 〜ごとき
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- 〜ごとき
- Meaning
- like, such as (humble or dismissive)
- Attaches to
- noun
- Nuance & register
Literary, archaic feel, used for humility or contempt.
- Example
私ごときが意見を言うべきではありません。 Someone like me should not be giving an opinion.
- Easily confused with
〜のような (like). 〜ごとき can be used to lower oneself or belittle others.