～どうやら
douyara
Apparently; it seems
Formation 接続
どうやら + clause + ようだ／らしい
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Introduces an inference from available signs rather than confirmed knowledge.
Examples 例文
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どうやら、会議は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the meeting has been canceled.
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どうやら、試験は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the exam has been canceled.
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どうやら、研修は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the training session has been canceled.
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どうやら、発表会は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the presentation event has been canceled.
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どうやら、面接は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the interview has been canceled.
How related patterns differ 比較
によると identifies an information source, and ということだ can report what it says. どうやら leans toward inference from signs, while というものだ evaluates the nature of something. Distinguish reported sources, inferences, and judgments.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～どうやら | Apparently; it seems | どうやら、会議は中止になったようだ。 Apparently, the meeting has been canceled. |
| ～まさか | Surely not; never expected; it cannot be that | まさかこんな所で会うとは思いませんでした。 I never expected to meet you in a place like this. |
| ～に違いない | Must be; surely; there is no doubt that | ジェシカさんは日本に１０年も住んでいたから、日本語が上手に話せるに違いない。 Jessica lived in Japan for ten whole years, so she must speak Japanese well. |
| ～によると | According to a source | 天気予報によると、明日は風が強くなるそうです。 According to the weather forecast, the wind will get stronger tomorrow. |
| ～ということだ | It is reported that; this means that | 事務所の話では、明日の見学会は中止になるということです。 According to the office, tomorrow's tour will be canceled. |
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