〜そうだ（伝聞）

Formationplain form + そうだ

This そうだ passes on information you got from somewhere else, and it takes no responsibility for it. It attaches to a complete plain form, which is the only thing separating it from the そう that guesses from appearances. It cannot be made negative or past itself: the clause in front carries all of that.

Examples

〜そうだ（伝聞） is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.

1. 新聞しんぶんによると男おとこはついに自白じはくしたそうだ。

   According to the papers, the man has finally confessed.

2. くれるのではなく、貸与たいよだそうです。

   Apparently they aren't given, but loaned.

3. 新聞しんぶんによれば、その町まちに大火たいかがあったそうだ。

   According to the papers, there was a big fire in the town.

4. あの古ふるい家いえには良よくお化ばけが出でるそうだ。

   That old house is thought to be haunted.

5. 彼女かのじょは彼かれのプロポーズを断ことわったそうだ。

   She is said to have refused his proposal.