〜らしい

N3

seems / apparently

Structure

Plain + らしい

Explanation

「〜らしい」 means "seems / apparently". Structure: Plain + らしい. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

riyou wa chuushi ni natta rashii desu.

Apparently the use was cancelled.

shidou wa chuushi ni natta rashii desu.

Apparently the guidance was cancelled.

kiroku wa chuushi ni natta rashii desu.

Apparently the record was cancelled.

haisou wa chuushi ni natta rashii desu.

Apparently the shipping was cancelled.

tsuuyaku wa chuushi ni natta rashii desu.

Apparently the interpretation was cancelled.

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