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
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[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