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ようだ
Meanings
Auxiliary
Usually written in kana
1. seeming to be; appearing to be
usu. at sentence-end
2. like; similar to
3. in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
4. indicates hope, wish, request or mild command
as ように at sentence-end
Alt. forms
ようだ
98%
様ようだ
1%
Pitch accent
⚠
よ
うだ
Top 500
Used in: 5484
Composed of
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
Examples (150 in total)
You look relieved.
It seems like there's no money left.
Everybody seems to be having a good time.
The ground seems wet.
It seems that he is unable to swim.
The train seems to be late.
Everything appears to be going well.
You seem a bit depressed.
He seems to have been happy.
People are like trash.
It seems to be serious.
Ann seems to be ill.
He seems not to agree.
The baby seems to be asleep.
He seems like a good person.
The situation appears desperate.
It seems the teacher was disappointed.
She appears to have a headache.
This looks like silk.
It appears that he is a musician.
The air conditioner doesn't seem to work.
Tom seems conceited.
It seems that the rainy season has set in.
She didn't appear to recognize me.
He seems to know us.
He seems to have finished his work.
Your eyes are like stars.
It looks like the dog wants something to eat.
There doesn't seem to be anyone around.
Your hands are like ice.
There appears to be a misunderstanding.
It appears that the children are enjoying the party.
It seems that dinner will be late.
It seems that I have lost my keys.
Summer seems to have come at last.
It seems that the store is closed today.
Your lips are like roses.
His wishes, it seems, have come true.
I think it's getting warmer.
He seems disappointed in his son.
He looks as poor as ever.
Her suggestion seems to have been turned down.
That lady appears to be rich.
It seems that he was poor in his youth.
It seems that we have lost our way.
I think I've lost my ticket.
Tom seems to be very excited.
Ken seems to be a friendly person.
Tom seems a little annoyed.
Our interests seem to conflict with each other.
It seems that the rainy season is over at last.
The lake's surface is almost like a mirror.
He seems delirious with a high fever.
It looks like the wind's getting stronger.
Tom seems to like Boston.
Nancy seems to lack sincerity.
He appears to have been a great sportsman.
The baby appears hungry all the time.
"What's that sound?" "It sounds like a woodpecker."
I seem to have caught a bad cold.
It seems like Jakob is in love.
The children appear to be suffering from Kawasaki disease.
He doesn't seem to be heading for the town.
Nobody seems to know who did that.
Judging from her letter, she seems to be well.
He seems to have a touch of fever.
It seems that he is very busy today.
Your opinion sounds like a good idea.
He never seems to feel the cold.
It seems obvious that he is sick.
There seem to be several reasons for that.
Looks like you didn't study much for the test.
According to the newspaper, he committed suicide.
There seems no doubt about it.
It seems that no one knows the truth.
She seems to get fatter and fatter.
It seems that he left for school just now.
"You look really tired." "I'm not tired."
Jack seems to regret it deeply.
It seems that nobody takes any notice of his opinions.
She seems to be involved in that murder case.
The earth, seen from above, looks like an orange.
Scientists seem to have known the truth.
It appears that her injury was pretty bad.
Mary seems to be bored with the game.
He seems to be a typical American boy.
He seems to be unaware of his mistake.
The number of traffic accidents seems to be on the increase.
It is said that the disease has been spreading.
Tom looks proud of his son.
She seems to have been offended by what he said.
It looks like we fell into a trap.
It appears that you have made a foolish mistake.
Tom seems to enjoy provoking arguments.
He thought that it was like a bird cage.
It seems that Mr. Brooke is an honest person.
Mary seems to be bored of this game.
They seem to be worrying about nuclear weapons.
This toilet paper is like sandpaper.
It seems a long way from here to the town.
It seems like he had never met his father before.
Your plan seems better than mine.
He is apparently responsible for it.
It seems that much damage was done by yesterday's battle.
Your idea seems to be similar to mine.
No matter how you look at it, what he says seems to be true.
Man seems to need drama as much as he needs religion.
Judging from her appearance, she seems to be very rich.
She seems to have taken my remark as an insult.
No one seems to have any idea where John is.
You don't seem to understand their good intentions.
Everybody seems to pay attention to what he says.
Seen from a distance, the hill looks like an elephant.
Women seem to like him for some reason.
Japanese pears look just like apples.
She seems to know the art of writing letters.
Singapore looks very nice in this picture.
Apparently that shabby flat is vacant.
He seems to have no sense of humor.
He seems to have been a very popular actor when he was young.
It seems that our sense of direction is not always reliable.
Jeff seems to know where she is.
Tom seems envious of my good fortune.
The section chief seems to like abusing his authority.
His sharp words seemed to hurt her.
Judging from his report, the project seems to be going well.
This time it seems as if he is telling the truth.
He seems to be afraid of being laughed at if he makes a mistake.
The medicine seemed to have no effect on the patient.
Judging from all reports, she seems to be right for the job.
It feels like a dream to be able to meet with the queen.
It seems to be becoming hard to get a good job.
He seems to have lost the thread of the story.
According to today's morning paper, the condemned criminal committed suicide.
There seems to be some genetic problem with this animal.
I'll have to fire you if you come late so often.
They seem determined to press forward with their program of reform.
New office buildings seem to be sprouting up all over the city.
The boy seems to know a great deal about plants.
Every great writer seems to have been interested in English.
Today's paper says that a big typhoon is approaching.
Your assumption that his death was an accident seems to be wrong.
I'm glad you enjoy skiing, but I guess it's just not my cup of tea.
Jiro seems to have missed the train.
It seems she is over thirty years old.
Meg looks pleased with her new dress.
Since you look tired, you had better go to bed early.
He looks pleased with his new car which he bought yesterday.
You seem to have made considerable progress since our last meeting.
In particular, London in early spring seems to suit me.