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そうね

sou ne

Description

「そうね」は、あいての話に同意したり、少し考えたりするときに使う、やわらかい言葉です。

"そうね" is a soft expression used when agreeing with someone or thinking a little.

女の人がよく使い、男の人は「そうだね」と言うことが多いです。

Women often use "そうね," while men tend to say "そうだね."

Meanings

そうねsou ne

yeah, that's right; I agree (soft, feminine)

「今日は暑いね。」「そうね。」

"It's hot today." "Yes, it is."

そうねsou ne

well, let me see (when thinking before answering)

そうね、明日なら行けるかな。

Well, maybe I can go tomorrow.

Related words

そうだねそうですねそうかなうんなるほど

Notes

  • Form

    そう (like that / so) + sentence-final particle ね seeking agreement.

  • Nuance

    Softer and more feminine than そうだね; men usually say そうだね or そうか.

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