午後は雨が降るそうです。
It is said that it will rain in the afternoon.
Japanese
そうです
そうです
Meaning: it is said that; I heard that; it seems that
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Example sentences
I heard that it will rain tomorrow.
その小説のモデルは、作者の友人だそうです。
The model for that novel is said to be the author's friend.
伝説によると、月宮殿には天女が住んでいるそうです。
According to legend, celestial maidens live in the moon palace.
天気予報によれば、明日は雨が降るそうです。
According to the weather forecast, it's supposed to rain tomorrow.
Usage Notes
Used to express hearsay (denbun) or appearance (youtai). In this sentence, it indicates hearsay.
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