How to Say ‘That's true.’ in Japanese
そうですね。
sou desu ne
[soh dess neh]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [そうですね] often means "yeah, true" or "let me think," not always a strong agreement. In conversation, it's a very common soft response that helps keep things smooth.
Phrase Breakdown
そう
sou
[soh]
that's so; that way
An expression meaning 'that's right' or 'I agree,' depending on context.
そうですね、静かな店ですね。
That's true, it's a quiet bar, isn't it?
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used to make statements courteous.
そうですね、静かな店ですね。
That's true, it's a quiet bar, isn't it?
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or soften the tone.
そうですね、静かな店ですね。
That's true, it's a quiet bar, isn't it?
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