らしい ②

らしい② expresses a judgement or inference based on appearance, hearsay, or general impression rather than direct certainty. It can also convey that something has the characteristics or qualities typical of something. When used after a noun or adjective, it often describes how something feels or is perceived as being characteristic. When attached to a verb in its plain form, it means “it seems that …” or “apparently …,” based on information you have heard or inferred. This is more about perception and less about witnessed fact. Typical contexts include making cautious predictions, describing someone’s behavior as typical of a group, or summarizing information from others.