〜そうです
Reports information heard from another source, such as a forecast.
N4hearsayforecast
Examples
午後から雨が強くなるそうです。
ごごから あめが つよく なる そうです。
I heard the rain will get stronger from the afternoon.
電車が遅れているそうです。
でんしゃが おくれて いる そうです。
I heard the train is delayed.
Meaning
〜そうです reports something heard or read from another source.
Usage
Use a plain form before そうです.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verb plain + そうです | I hear that... |
| い-adjective + そうです | I hear it is... |
| Noun / な-adjective + だそうです | I hear it is... |
Notes
This grammar can also describe appearance with a different form, such as 降りそうです. This page focuses on reporting information.