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JLPT N4 Grammar Point: 〜ようです・〜みたいです

JLPT N4

This JLPT N4 grammar point explains how to use 〜ようです・〜みたいです correctly, with formation rules and example sentences.

Pattern

Explanation

Used to express the speaker's impression, guess, or assumption based on what they have observed or sensed.

Usage

〜ようです is used in both formal and informal situations, while 〜みたいです is more casual and should be avoided in formal contexts.

Formation

Attach to the plain form of verbs, い-adjectives, な-adjectives, or nouns.

Examples

外は雨が降っているようです

そとはあめがふっているようです。

It seems like it’s raining outside.

彼は今日忙しいみたいです

かれはきょういそがしいみたいです。

It looks like he is busy today.

このケーキは甘くないようですね

このけーきはあまくないようですね。

This cake doesn’t seem sweet, does it?

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