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そうだね
sou da ne
Description
「そうだね」は、あいての言ったことに「うん、そのとおり」とやさしく賛成するときに使います。
"そうだね" is used to gently agree with what someone else said, like saying "Yeah, that's right."
考えているときにも、ゆっくり「そうだね…」と言うことがあります。
When thinking, people sometimes say "そうだね..." slowly.
Meanings
そうだねsou da ne
yeah, that's right (casual agreement)
「今日は暑いね。」「そうだね。」
"It's hot today." "Yeah, it is."
そうだねsou da ne
well, let me think; hmm (softly considering)
「何を食べる？」「そうだね、ラーメンかな。」
"What do you want to eat?" "Hmm, maybe ramen."
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Notes
- Form
そうだね = そう (so, that way) + copula だ + soft particle ね.
- Nuance
Casual; polite version is そうですね. Often a filler while thinking, not just agreement.
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