N4165/179

とみえる

V (dictionary form) + とみえるい-Adjective (dictionary form) + とみえるNoun/Na-adjective + だ + とみえる

Meanings

It seems that
It can be deduced that
One can conclude that

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Explanation

とみえる attaches to a plain sentence to indicate that, from appearance or external evidence, something appears to be the case. It conveys deduction or a speaker’s inference based on what they observe, rather than a definite fact. It is often used in written or formal narration, or when the speaker wants to sound cautious about the conclusion.

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Example sentences

雨が降りそうだとみえる

It seems that it will rain.

彼は最近元気がないとみえる

He seems to have been lacking energy lately.

この川は水がきれいだとみえる

The water in this river seems to be clean.

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