Japanese

そうだ

そうだ
Meaning: I heard that; they say that
Part of Speech: Auxiliary verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present そうだ

Example sentences

あのレストランの料理はおいしいそうだ。
I heard that restaurant's food is delicious.
二人とも試験に合格して、とても嬉しそうだ。
Both of them passed the exam and look very happy.
天気予報によると、明日は雨が降るそうだ。
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
あと数センチで手が届きそうだ。
I can almost reach it in a few more centimeters.
仕事の付き合いで、今夜は遅くなりそうだ。
I'll probably be late tonight because of a work-related social commitment.

Usage Notes

Indicates hearsay or information received from others. Attached to the dictionary form of verbs and adjectives.

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