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JLPT N3 Neutral

〜rashii

Expresses hearsay; 'I heard', 'it seems', 'apparently'.

Hearsay-based - "I heard that/apparently", based on external information rather than personal judgment.

Formation

Explanation

The ～らしい grammar point is used to indicate that the information provided is based on hearsay or an indirect source. In English, this can be translated as 'I heard', 'it seems', or 'apparently'. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.

Example sentences

  • Apparently, he has the flu.

    Kare wa infuruenza rashii.

  • I heard it will snow tomorrow.

    Ashita yuki ga furu rashii.

  • I heard that this restaurant is delicious.

    Kono resutoran wa oishii rashii.

  • It seems that she is a doctor.

    Kanojo wa isha darashii.

Inference (It Seems / Probably)