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そうですか
sou desu ka
Description
「そうですか」は、相手の話を聞いて、返事をするときに使います。
"そうですか" is used to respond when listening to someone else's story.
言い方によって、「へえ、知りませんでした」という気持ちや、軽い返事にもなります。
Depending on how it's said, "そうですか" can express feelings like "Oh, I didn't know that" or serve as a light reply.
Meanings
そうですかsou desu ka
Is that so?; I see (acknowledging new information)
「明日は休みです。」「そうですか。」
"Tomorrow is a day off." "Is that so?"
そうですかsou desu ka
Really? (showing mild surprise or interest)
そうですか、それは大変でしたね。
I see, that must have been tough.
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Notes
- Form
そう (like that) + polite です + question particか.
- Nuance
Rising tone shows surprise/interest; falling tone signals calm acknowledgment.
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