〜そうです(様態)

Pattern
〜そうです(様態)
Level
N5
Reading
そうです
Meaning
Looks like / seems like (based on appearance)
Attaches to
ます-stem (for verbs) / Adjective stem
Nuance & register

Used when inferring a state from visual cues.

Example

このケーキはおいしそうです。 This cake looks delicious.

Easily confused with

〜そうです(様態) vs 〜そうです(伝聞)

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