〜そうです(伝聞)

Pattern
〜そうです(伝聞)
Level
N5
Reading
そうです
Meaning
I hear that...
Attaches to
Plain form
Nuance & register

Used to report information obtained from others.

Example

天気予報によると、明日は雨が降るそうです。 According to the weather forecast, I hear it will rain tomorrow.

Easily confused with

〜そうです(伝聞) vs 〜そうです(様態)

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