How to Say ‘That's right.’ in Japanese
そうですね。
sou desu ne
[soh dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [そうですね。] can mean 'That's right,' 'I see,' or 'Let me think.' Context and tone decide the feeling.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a classic Japanese response. It buys a little time and sounds polite, which is very useful in real conversations about preferences.
Phrase Breakdown
そう
sou
[soh]
so / that's so / yes
Used to show agreement or to respond thoughtfully, like 'well, yes' or 'that's true.'
そうですね、キリンも人気です。
That's true, Kirin is popular too.
ですね
desu ne
isn't it?; right?
Polite ending showing agreement or shared feeling.
暑いですね。
It's hot, isn't it?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[dess]
to be / is / am / are
A polite copula used in formal and everyday speech.
サントリーは日本の会社です。
Suntory is a Japanese company.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it? / right?
Used at the end of a sentence to invite agreement or make the tone softer.
サッポロもおいしいね。
Sapporo is tasty too, right?
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