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JLPT N3 Grammar

そうにない

N3Inference / Appearance

N3 · Inference / Appearance · masu-stem verb + そうにない

Meaning

does not look likely to

Structure

masu-stem verb + そうにない

Explanation

そうにない means that from the current situation, something does not look likely to happen.

Usage

It often follows verb stems.

Example

この雨はすぐには止みそうにありません。

This rain does not look likely to stop soon.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with hearsay negative; this is based on appearance.

Memory Tip

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

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