〜ようです

Pattern
〜ようです
Level
N5
Reading
ようです
Meaning
seems like / looks like
Attaches to
Noun / Verb / Adjective (short form)
Nuance & register

Based on evidence or overall impression.

Example

雨が降るようです。 It seems like it will rain.

Easily confused with

〜そうです (looks like - based on visual appearance)

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