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VocabJLPT N4
apparently
Adverb

Definitions

  1. 1. possibly
  2. 2. apparently
  3. 3. somehow or other
An adverb meaning "it seems," "apparently," or "somehow," used when the speaker draws a conclusion based on indirect evidence or observation. It suggests the speaker is not completely certain but has good reason to believe something is the case.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She's taking forever to reply — I think she might be mad.

Sentence 2

The train is delayed — looks like there was an accident!

Sentence 3

I can't find my keys, but they're probably somewhere in the house.

Sentence 4

Will the proposal go through? It looks like there's a lot of opposition.

Sentence 5

Tanaka said, "Looks like tomorrow might be a day off."