それっぽい

i-adjective

like that; that sort of; resembling

Used to describe something that gives the impression of being a certain way, often based on appearance or superficial traits. Can be used for people, things, or situations.

• 彼かれはそれっぽいことを言いうけど、本ほん当とうはよくわかっていない。

  He says things that sound like that, but he doesn't really understand.

• それっぽい服ふくを着きているけど、高たかそうには見みえ

i-adjective

seemingly authentic; genuine-looking; realistic; convincing

Often used when something appears credible or plausible at first glance, but may not be genuine. Common in contexts like fake news, imitation products, or plausible-sounding excuses.

• そのニュースはそれっぽく書かかれていたが、結けっ局きょくデマだった。

  The news was written in a convincing way, but it turned out to be fake.

• 彼かれの言いい訳わけはそれっぽかったけど、誰だれも信しんじなかった。