seem in Japanese
seem in Japanese is らしい, そう, ように見える — seem means to give the impression of being something; to appear to be.
seem in Japanese
らしい
Pronounced: rashii
(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
そう
Pronounced: sō
(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
ように見える
(copulative) To appear; to look outwardly; to be perceived as.
What does "seem" mean?
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verb To give the impression of being something; to appear to be.
"The shop seemed empty when we arrived, but a man appeared from the back."
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seem in a sentence
- The shop seemed empty when we arrived, but a man appeared from the back.
- She seems happy with her new job.
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What is "seem" in Japanese?
"seem" in Japanese is らしい, そう, ように見える. seem means: To give the impression of being something; to appear to be.
How do you pronounce らしい?
"seem" in Japanese is らしい, pronounced "rashii".
How do you use "seem" in a sentence?
Example: "The shop seemed empty when we arrived, but a man appeared from the back." In Japanese, "seem" is らしい, そう, ように見える.
Are there other ways to say "seem" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "seem": らしい, そう, ように見える.
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