N3

Seems like / Apparently

Sentence + ようだ / Sentence + らしい

These expressions are used to indicate an impression or assumption based on observation or information.

Examples

  • 彼は忙しいようだ。

    He seems to be busy.

  • 明日は雨らしい。

    It seems that it will rain tomorrow.

  • この問題は難しいようだ。

    This problem seems to be difficult.

Quick check

彼は忙しい___。

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