らしい

1. 助動詞 seems like, appears to be, looks like

ニュアンス 〜のようだ、〜らしい（見た目や状況から推測される様子）

The sky is turning a deep gray, so it looks like it's going to rain.空が深い灰色に変わってきたから、雨が降りそうだ。

学習メモ This usage suggests a conclusion based on visual evidence or the current situation. It's a softer deduction than stating a fact.

2. 助動詞 I hear that, it is said that, apparently

ニュアンス 〜だそうだ、〜らしい（伝聞・噂など、根拠が不確かな情報）

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed until next week.どうやら、会議は来週に延期になったらしい。

学習メモ When used for hearsay, it indicates that the information comes from someone else, and the speaker is not certain of its truth.