JLPT N1

どうやら (Douyara) is a Japanese adverb meaning “possibly, apparently, (seem) likely, seemingly”.

Meanings

  1. adverbpossibly; apparently; (seem) likely; seemingly
  2. adverbsomehow or other; with difficulty; barely; after a fashion

Examples

  • I have a feeling he is right.

  • I'm afraid it will rain tomorrow.

  • It looks like it's going to be sunny.

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