GrammarJLPT N3
appearing ...
NounSuffix

Also written as 様

Definitions

  1. 1. appearing ...
  2. 2. looking ...
  3. 3. way to ...
  4. 4. form
This word is used to express that something seems a certain way or appears to be in a particular state, similar to "it seems" or "it looks like" in English. It can also indicate purpose, like "in order to." It's a very versatile expression that appears frequently in both spoken and written Japanese.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

I want to look strong.

Sentence 2

It seems like there are a lot of people in front of the company.

Sentence 3

Everyone seems to be in good spirits today!

Sentence 4

It seems she had been waiting for me.

Sentence 5

It looks like everyone's already asleep.