そうです
そうです
expression
I hear that, it seems that; that's right
1.
I hear that, they say that (hearsay)
Grammar pattern expressing information heard from another source. Attached to the plain form of verbs, adjectives, or nouns + だ. Indicates reported information.
2.
it seems, it looks like (appearance)
Grammar pattern expressing judgment based on appearance or immediate observation. Attached to verb stems or adjective stems (without い or な).
3.
that's right, yes
Simple affirmative response meaning 'that's correct' or 'yes.'
TWO DIFFERENT PATTERNS:
【HEARSAY そうです】
Plain form + そうです = "I heard that ~"
- Verb: 行くそうです (I hear they'll go)
- い-adj: 高いそうです (I hear it's expensive)
- な-adj: 静かだそうです (I hear it's quiet)
- Noun: 学生だそうです (I hear they're a student)
【APPEARANCE そうです】
Stem + そうです = "It looks/seems ~"
- Verb stem: 降りそうです (it looks like it'll rain)
- い-adj stem: おいしそう (looks delicious)
- な-adj stem: 元気そう (looks healthy)
EXCEPTION: いい → よさそう (looks good), ない → なさそう (doesn't seem like)
NEGATIVE FORMS:
- Hearsay: 〜ないそうです
- Appearance: 〜そうにない / 〜そうもない