How to Say ‘I think so too.’ in Japanese
わたしもそうおもいます。
watashi mo sou omoi masu
[wah-tah-shee moh soh oh-moh-ee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: This phrase is [わたし] + [も] + [そう] + [おもいます]. A very useful agreement phrase in polite conversation.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Agreeing gently helps build rapport in Japan, especially when meeting someone for the first time.
Phrase Breakdown
わたし
watashi
[wah-tah-shee]
I; me
A common polite word for referring to yourself.
わたしはそのえいががすきです。
I like that movie.
も
mo
[moh]
too; also
Shows that the same idea applies to you too.
あなたもわたしもともだちです。
You and I are friends too.
そう
sou
[soh]
so; that way
Refers back to what someone just said.
そうかんがえるのはすてきです。
Thinking that way is wonderful.
おもいます
omoi masu
think; believe
Polite form of 'to think'; used to express an opinion.
わたしは そう おもいます。
I think so.
Words in this phrase
おもい
omoi
[oh-moh-ee]
think
Verb stem meaning 'think' in the polite form.
わたしもそうおもいますとつたえました。
I conveyed, 'I think so too.'
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite and appropriate for friendly respectful conversation.
そのいけんにさんせいします。
I agree with that opinion.
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