そうだ (souda)

Meaning & usage

An auxiliary which indicates that the information expressed by the preceding sentence is what the speaker heard.

Example sentences 5

1. キングさんは英語の先生だそうだ。

   I heard that Mr. King is a teacher of English.

2. 利子としこさんは英語がとても上手だそうです。

   I heard that Toshiko speaks very good English.

3. 山川さんがフランス語を勉強しているそうです。

   I heard that Mr. Yamakawa is studying French.

4. 日本の肉はとても高いそうだ。

   I heard that meat in Japan is very expensive.

5. 清水さんはお酒を飲まないそうです。

   I heard that Mr. Shimizu doesn't drink any alcohol.