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そうですね
sou desu ne
Description
「そうですね」は、あいての言ったことに、やさしくさんせいするときに使います。
"そうですね" is used to gently agree with what the other person said.
また、すぐに答えられないとき、少し考えるために言うこともあります。
Also, "そうですね" can be said to take a moment to think when you can't answer immediately.
Meanings
そうですねsou desu ne
that's right; I agree (polite)
「今日は暑いですね。」「そうですね。」
"It's hot today, isn't it?" "Yes, it is."
そうですねsou desu ne
well...; let me see (filler before answering)
「何が食べたいですか。」「そうですね、ラーメンかな。」
"What do you want to eat?" "Well, maybe ramen."
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Notes
- Form
そう (like that) + です (polite copula) + ね (agreement/softening particle).
- Nuance
A stalling そうですね before an answer buys thinking time and sounds natural, not evasive.
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