～模様だ
moyou da
It appears; reports indicate
Formation 接続
plain clause + 模様だ; Nの／な-adjective な + 模様だ
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
An inference from conditions or information, common in news reports, without absolute certainty.
Examples 例文
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会議は予定どおり行われる模様だ。
It appears that the meeting will go ahead as scheduled.
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試験は予定どおり行われる模様だ。
It appears that the exam will go ahead as scheduled.
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研修は予定どおり行われる模様だ。
It appears that the training session will go ahead as scheduled.
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発表会は予定どおり行われる模様だ。
It appears that the presentation event will go ahead as scheduled.
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面接は予定どおり行われる模様だ。
It appears that the interview will go ahead as scheduled.
How related patterns differ 比較
どうやら and 模様だ infer from signs; おそらく predicts. に相違ない and に決まっている show strong confidence but are not evidence. ような気がする gives a subjective impression; たしか introduces an uncertain memory.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～模様だ | It appears; reports indicate | 会議は予定どおり行われる模様だ。 It appears that the meeting will go ahead as scheduled. |
| ～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. |
| ～たしか | If I remember correctly | たしか、会議は十時からだった。 If I remember correctly, the meeting was due to start at ten. |
| ～ような気がする | Have a feeling that; seem | 会議は前にも中止になったような気がする。 I have a feeling that the meeting was canceled once before. |
| ～ではないだろうか | Might it not be; perhaps | 会議は延期すべきではないだろうか。 Might it not be better to postpone the meeting? |
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