B1 Expression Neutral

~そうです (伝聞)

~sou desu (denbun)

I hear that ~

Meaning

Reporting what one has heard.

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Cultural Background

Used to maintain harmony by not taking ownership of rumors.

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Check the form!

Always check if the verb is in the dictionary form before adding そうです.

Meaning

Reporting what one has heard.

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Check the form!

Always check if the verb is in the dictionary form before adding そうです.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence: 'I heard the store is closed.'

店は{閉まる|しまる}____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: そうです

Use plain form + そうです.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence: 'I heard the store is closed.' Fill Blank A2

店は{閉まる|しまる}____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: そうです

Use plain form + そうです.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, only for others.

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