N4expressionhearsay
そうだ (sou da) - I heard that
[Plain form] + そうです
Quick answer
[Plain form] + そうです means "I heard that, it is said that". It is a N4 Japanese grammar point with examples and drills on this page.
Meaning
I heard that, it is said that
Explanation
そうだ (hearsay) reports information heard from others.
Examples
明日は雨だそうです。
あしたはあめだそうです。
I heard it will rain tomorrow.
彼は会社を辞めたそうです。
かれはかいしゃをやめたそうです。
I heard he quit his job.
Practice this grammar
[Plain form] + そうです
Which sentence correctly uses "そうだ (sou da) - I heard that"?