どうやら (douyara): Apparently; it seems
～どうやら (douyara)
Meaning
Apparently; it seems
Formation and usage
どうやら + clause + ようだ／らしい
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Introduces an inference from available signs rather than confirmed knowledge.
Examples
どうやら、会議は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the meeting has been canceled.
どうやら、試験は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the exam has been canceled.
どうやら、研修は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the training session has been canceled.
どうやら、発表会は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the presentation event has been canceled.
どうやら、面接は中止になったようだ。
Apparently, the interview has been canceled.
How related patterns differ
によると identifies an information source, and ということだ can report what it says. どうやら leans toward inference from signs, while というものだ evaluates the nature of something. Distinguish reported sources, inferences, and judgments.