GRAMMAR
〜そう（形容詞）
seems like ~
Explanation
NOTE
When attached to adjectives, そう expresses that something seems or looks a certain way based on your own observation. You are making a judgment from appearance.
NOTE
For i-adjectives, drop the final い and add そう. For na-adjectives, attach そう directly to the stem. The result functions like a na-adjective.
STRUCTURE
Adj-Iい
そうこの料理は美味しそうだ。
Kono ryouri wa oishisou da.
This dish looks delicious.
あの子は楽しそうだ。
Ano ko wa tanoshisou da.
That child seems to be having fun.
今日は暑そうだ。
Kyou wa atsusou da.
It looks hot today.
STRUCTURE
Adj-Na辞
そう彼は元気そうだ。
Kare wa genkisou da.
He seems well.
この仕事は大変そうだ。
Kono shigoto wa taihensou da.
This job looks tough.
Practice exercises
1
彼女は元気そうだ。
She seems well / energetic.
Answer
元気そう
2
この本は難しそうだが、読んでみる。
This book looks difficult, but I'll try reading it.
Answer
難しそう
3
あの店の料理は高級そうだが、一度行ってみたい。
The food at that restaurant looks high-end, but I'd like to go once.
Answer
高級そう
4
新しい上司は厳しそうだったが、実際は優しい人だった。
The new boss looked strict, but they were actually a kind person.
Answer
厳しそう
5
このケーキは美味しそうだ。
This cake looks delicious.
Answer
そう
6
この本は面白そうだ。
This book looks interesting.
Answer
そう
7
あの人は親切そうだ。
That person seems kind.
Answer
そう
8
この部屋は静かそうだ。
This room seems quiet.
Answer
だ
9
このケーキは美味しそうだ。
This cake looks delicious.
Answer
美味しそう