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JLPT N3 Grammar

そうだ（様態）

N3Inference / Appearance

N3 · Inference / Appearance · masu-stem verb/adjective stem + そうだ

Meaning

looks; seems about to

Structure

masu-stem verb/adjective stem + そうだ

Explanation

Appearance そうだ judges from visible signs how something looks or seems about to happen.

Usage

Hearsay そうだ follows plain forms; appearance そうだ follows stems.

Example

この荷物は重そうです。

This luggage looks heavy.

Common Mistake

いい becomes よさそう, not いそう.

Memory Tip

Memorize “masu-stem verb/adjective词干 + そうだ” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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