it appears

/ɪt əˈpɪrz/

どうやら～のようだ

It appears that the meeting has been postponed.

どうやら会議は延期されたようだ。

neutral

どうやら～のように見える / どうやら～のようだ

It appears that she is not coming to the party.

どうやら彼女はパーティーに来ないようだ。

From the data, it appears that the project is behind schedule.

データから見ると、プロジェクトは遅れているようだ。

Used to express a tentative or uncertain conclusion based on evidence or observation. More formal than 'it looks like' or 'it seems like'.

コロケーション

it appears thatどうやら～のようだas it appears見たところでは

類義語

it seems it looks like it would appear

反義語

it is certain it is clear

プロのヒント

Formal vs. Informal

'It appears' is more formal and suitable for reports, essays, or professional settings. In everyday speech, 'it seems' or 'it looks like' are more natural.

ゴールデンルール

Avoid Overuse

Reserve 'it appears' for situations where you want to sound cautious or diplomatic. Overusing it can make your writing sound hesitant.

語源

The phrase combines the pronoun 'it' with the verb 'appear' in its present tense. 'Appear' derives from Old French 'aparoir' (to appear), ultimately from Latin 'apparere' (to become visible). The phrase has been in use since the 17th century.

使用上の注意

Prefer 'it appears' in formal or written contexts where a degree of uncertainty is implied. Avoid overuse in casual conversation; 'it seems' is more common in speech.

単語の分解

それ / それは

pronoun

appears

現れる / 見える

verb

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