Japanese Grammar: 〜そう = It looks / seems…

Let’s level up your Japanese by learning how to describe how things look or seem! This pattern is super useful for everyday conversation!

Grammar: 〜そう
We use 〜そう to express how something appears based on what we can see or feel.

How to use:
🔷 い-adjective:
❌ Drop the 「い」 → ✔️ Add そう
➡️ たのしい → たのしそう

🗯️ それは楽しそうです。
= That looks like fun!

🔷 な-adjective:
✔️ Just add そう
➡️ げんき（元気） → 元気そう

🗯️ 彼は元気そうです。
= He looks well / He seems energetic!

❗ Irregular one to remember:
🔸 いい (good) → よさそう
🗯️ このケーキ、よさそう！ (This cake looks good!)

💬 Try this:
📚 この本はおもしろそう！
🍩 ドーナツがおいしそう！

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