Explanation：〜そうにない / 〜そうもない
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"〜できる可能性が低い / 〜が起こる可能性が低い"
"A certain event is not likely to happen"
Used to express that something seems unlikely to happen or that there is little to no chance of it occurring.
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V (masu form)ます + そうにない / そうもない
V (potential form)られる + そうにない / そうもない
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- Impossibility/Unlikelihood: This structure is used when something is highly unlikely or improbable.
- Based on Observation: The judgment is typically based on a situation or observation, not concrete facts.
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N2
Sample sentenes
まだ仕事が残っているので、今夜の飲み会は行けそうにない。
I still have work to do, so I don't think I can make it to the drinking party tonight.
１時間ぐらいカフェで待っているが、雨はやみそうにない。
I've been waiting in the café for about an hour, but it doesn't look like the rain is going to stop.
電車が遅れているので、約束の時間に間に合いそうにない。
The train is delayed, so it doesn't seem like I'll make it on time for our appointment.
明日までに宿題のレポートが終わりそうにない。
I don't think I'll be able to finish my homework report by tomorrow.
アンナさんは１時間以上、電話で話しているが、まだまだ終わりそうにない。
Anna has been talking on the phone for over an hour, but it doesn't look like she'll be done anytime soon.
LINEスタンプを作ってみたが、あまりおもしろくないので、売れそうにない。
I tried making LINE stickers, but they aren't very interesting, so I don't think they'll sell well.
