〜そう
Formation
N4
Variations
そうな
そうに
なさそう
Meaning
It looks like ~. Used when the speaker describes what they felt or sensed visually. Conjugates like な-adjectives. Cannot be used for things that are immediately obvious (e.g., かわいい, きれい).
Examples
この料理はおいしそうです。
This dish looks delicious.
彼は優しそうな人ですね。
He seems like a kind person.
彼女は元気そうに見えます。
She looks energetic.
あの映画は面白くなさそうです。
That movie doesn't look interesting.
彼は元気じゃなさそうです。
He doesn't look well.