N4expressionappearance

そうだ (sou da) - Looks like

[Verb stem/い-adj stem/な-adj] + そうです

Quick answer

[Verb stem/い-adj stem/な-adj] + そうです means "Looks like, appears to". As a N4 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

Looks like, appears to

Explanation

そうだ (appearance) expresses how something looks or seems.

Examples

雨が降りそうです
あめがふりそうです。
It looks like it will rain.
美味しそうです
おいしそうです。
It looks delicious.

Practice this grammar

[Verb stem/い-adj stem/な-adj] + そうです

Which sentence correctly uses "そうだ (sou da) - Looks like"?

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026