HomeGrammarJLPT N3~らしい (〜rashii)

~らしい (〜rashii)

JLPT N3

Explanation

Expresses hearsay; 'I heard', 'it seems', 'apparently'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~らしい grammar point is used to indicate that the information provided is based on hearsay or an indirect source. In English, this can be translated as 'I heard', 'it seems', or 'apparently'. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Examples

Kare wa infuruenza rashii.

Apparently, he has the flu.

Ashita yuki ga furu rashii.

I heard it will snow tomorrow.

Kono resutoran wa oishii rashii.

I heard that this restaurant is delicious.

Kanojo wa isha darashii.

It seems that she is a doctor.

Practice

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