to seem
01
思われる, 見える
to appear to be or do something particular
Linking Verb: to seem [adj] | to seem sth
例
Choose whichever path seems right for you.
あなたにとって正しいと思われる道を選んでください。
Despite his confident exterior, he seems unsure about the decision.
自信に満ちた外見にもかかわらず、彼はその決定についてようだ確信が持てないでいる。
1.1
思われる, 見える
to appear or give the impression of being something
Transitive: to seem that
Linking Verb: to seem [adj]
例
It seems only fair to give everyone an equal opportunity to participate.
誰もが平等に参加する機会を与えることは、公平だと思われます。
It seems they forgot about the meeting.
彼らは会議のことを忘れたようです。
1.2
思われる, 見える
used to make one's statement seem less strong or compelling
Transitive: to seem to do sth
例
I seem to have misplaced my keys somewhere.
どうやら私は鍵をどこかに置き忘れたようです。
I seem to recall that you said you would be there.
どうやらあなたがそこにいると言ったのを覚えているようです。
02
失敗する, できません
to fail at doing something despite one's efforts
Transitive: to seem to do sth
例
He would seem to be having trouble with his job.
彼は仕事に困っているようだ。
I ca n't seem to get this equation right.
この方程式を正しく思えない。
