GrammarJLPT N5
seems
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. seems
  2. 2. I think
  3. 3. right?
This sentence-ending expression indicates conjecture, supposition, or a tentative conclusion, similar to "probably" or "I suppose" in English. It is used when the speaker is making a reasonable guess based on available information rather than stating something certain. It can also be used to seek agreement or softly invite the listener to confirm one's assumption.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

Tomorrow will probably be good.

Sentence 1

This problem is probably easy.

Sentence 2

This book is probably interesting.

Sentence 3

He probably doesn't know who I am.

Sentence 4

You should be able to handle that much yourself.

Sentence 5

Would I really cry over something like this?