N4expressioninference

らしい (rashii) - Seems/Apparently

[Plain form] + らしいです

Quick answer

[Plain form] + らしいです means "Seems, apparently, I heard". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.

Meaning

Seems, apparently, I heard

Explanation

らしい expresses inference or hearsay with some evidence.

Examples

彼は忙しいらしいです。
かれはいそがしいらしいです。
He seems to be busy (I heard).
明日は雨らしいです。
あしたはあめらしいです。
Apparently it will rain tomorrow.

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[Plain form] + らしいです

Which sentence correctly uses "らしい (rashii) - Seems/Apparently"?