そうだ

Readings

Kana: そうだ、そうです

Romaji: souda, soudesu

Definitions

int

1

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; I am of the impression

2

people say that (after plain verb, adj); it is said that; I hear that

Example Sentences

弟(おとうと)もそうです。

➥And so does my brother.

雨(あめ)が降(ふ)るそうだ。

➥They say it will rain.

彼女(かのじょ)は幸(しあわ)せそうだ。

➥She looks happy.

私(わたし)もそうです。

➥I don't, either.

え、そうですとも。

➥Yes, that is most certainly so.

彼(かれ)は名医(めいい)だそうだ。

➥He is said to be a good doctor.