ようだ

auxiliary verb, copula

it seems that; it appears that

Expresses conjecture based on direct evidence or observation. Used at sentence end; follows the attributive form of verbs/adjectives, or の after nouns.

• 雨あめが降ふったようだ。

  It seems that it rained.

• 彼かれは疲つかれているようだ。

  He appears to be tired.

auxiliary verb, copula

is like; is similar to

Indicates similarity or resemblance. Also used at sentence end; follows the attributive form of verbs/adjectives, or の after nouns.

• 彼かの女じょの笑え顔がおは花はなのようだ。

  Her smile is like a flower.

• この味あじはチョコレートのようだ。

  This taste is similar to chocolate.