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JLPT N5 Beginner

然う

「そう」

Means so, that way, or correct, and indicates hearsay or appearance.

Readings

Other forms

そうです polite
そうじゃない plain negative
そうではありません polite negative
1 Adverb, Expression

That Way" / "That's Right

Refers to a state, manner, or situation associated with the listener or a context previously established in the conversation.

Example

A 今日 の テスト 、 難しかっ た です ね 。
B 本当に そう です ね 。

[A:] Today's test was difficult, wasn't it? [B:] It really was.

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2 Grammar Pattern (Auxiliary)

It looks like..." / "It seems..." (Appearance)

Describes a visual impression of a property or indicates that an action is on the verge of occurring.

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3 Grammar Pattern (Auxiliary)

I hear that..." (Hearsay)

Reports information obtained from an outside source such as rumors, news, or third parties.

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然う (そう)
そう
Means so, that way, or correct, and indicates hearsay or appearance.
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