そうだ

Meaning & usage

An auxiliary adjective which indicates that what is expressed by the preceding sentence is the speaker’s conjecture concerning an event in the future or the present state of someone or something, based on what the speaker sees or feels.

Example sentences 5

1. あのステーキは美味しそうだった。

   That steak looked delicious.

2. あの車が高そうだ・そうです。

   That car looks expensive.

3. この家は強い風が吹いたら倒れそうだ。

   It looks like this house will fall down when a strong wind blows.

4. この 辺り[あたり]は静かそうだ。

   This neighbourhood looks quiet.

5. 雨が降りそうだ・そうです。

   It looks like it will rain.