そう

そう

That's right; is that so?

N4interjection·sou

How to remember it

Picture nodding "so, so"; そうです means literally "it is so."

Example sentences

  • 「明日は休みですよ。」「そうですか。」

    「あしたはやすみですよ。」「そうですか。」

    "Tomorrow is a day off." "Is that so?"

  • そうですね、私もそう思います。

    そうですね、わたしもそうおもいます。

    That's right, I think so too.

Usage

Used as a reply meaning "that's right" or "really?" depending on intonation.

Related words

はいそうです本当

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