〜らしい
2 Senses1 / 2
Formation
N4SuppositionNeutral
Meaning
It seems that / apparently. An expression of speculation based on information seen or heard, typically phrased as 'probably.'
Note
Expresses an inference based on information the speaker has heard or seen. It is a neutral way to report hearsay or common knowledge.
Examples
明日は雨が降るらしいです。
It seems it will rain tomorrow.
彼は風邪を引いたらしい。
It seems he caught a cold.
あの店は美味しいらしいよ。
That restaurant seems to be delicious.
この本は面白くないらしい。
This book doesn't seem to be interesting.
試験は難しかったらしい。
The exam seems to have been difficult.
田中さんは暇らしい。
It seems Tanaka-san is free.
彼女は学生らしいです。
She seems to be a student.