How to Say ‘Ms. Emily Smith, correct?’ in Japanese
Emily Smith 様ですね。
^FIRST^ ^LAST^ sama desu ne
[sah-mah dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ですね] often turns a statement into a gentle confirmation. After a name, [^FIRST^ ^LAST^ 様ですね] means "^TITLE^ ^FIRST^ ^LAST^, correct?" rather than just stating the name.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Staff use [様] for customers as respectful service language. Just answer [はい] if it's correct.
Phrase Breakdown
ですね
desu ne
I see; that’s right, isn’t it?
Used to confirm information or seek agreement in a polite way.
今日は寒いですね。
It’s cold today, isn’t it?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
Used politely in confirmation statements.
田中様ですね。
You are Mr./Ms. Tanaka, correct?
ね
ne
[neh]
right?; isn't it?
Softens the statement and asks for confirmation.
田中様ですね。
You are Mr./Ms. Tanaka, correct?
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