そうだ
sou da
Description
「そうだ」は、話を聞いて「その通りだ」と同意するときや、急に何かを思い出したときに使う言葉です。
"そうだ" is a word used when you agree with what you heard by saying "that's right" or when you suddenly remember something.
また、見た様子や人から聞いた話を伝えるときにも「〜そうだ」の形で使います。
Also, "そうだ" is used in the form "〜そうだ" to convey what you saw or heard from someone.
Meanings
そうだsou da
that's right; yes, exactly (agreement)
「明日は休みだよね?」「そうだ。」
"Tomorrow is a day off, right?" "Yes, it is."
そうだsou da
oh right!; I just remembered
そうだ、牛乳を買わなきゃ。
Oh, I need to buy milk.
そうだsou da
it seems; I heard that (hearsay/appearance)
天気予報によると、明日は雨だそうだ。
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
as an interjection そうだ affirms or signals sudden recall; attached to verbs/adjectives it marks hearsay or appearance.
- Form
polite equivalent is そうです; casual dropped form is そう.
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