そうみたい

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A colloquial expression meaning "it seems so" or "that appears to be the case," used when something appears true but isn't certain.

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Examples

明日は雨が降るらしいよ。——そうみたいだね。

They say it will rain tomorrow. — It seems so, doesn't it?

彼女は今日休むらしい。——そうみたい、連絡がないから。

She seems to be taking the day off today. — It appears so; she hasn't contacted us.

インターネットでは売り切れになってるけど、店頭にはまだあるって。——そうみたいなら行ってみよう。

Online it's sold out, but there's still some in stores. — If that's the case, let's go check.

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