Significado
Confirming that someone's assumption or intuition is correct.
Contexto cultural
The phrase reflects the 'High Context' nature of Japanese society, where explicit communication is often avoided in favor of mutual understanding. Using this phrase with a client shows that you respect their 'insight' and 'market knowledge.' Villains or mysterious characters often use this phrase when their plan is discovered, adding a layer of sophistication to their dialogue. It is a standard 'hook' for posts where the image already tells the story.
The 'Sarcastic' Sasshi
In anime, characters often use this with a smirk to show they are one step ahead. Use it sparingly in real life to avoid sounding arrogant!
Don't over-honorific
Don't say 'O-sasshi no o-toori.' Only the first part needs the honorific 'O'.
Significado
Confirming that someone's assumption or intuition is correct.
The 'Sarcastic' Sasshi
In anime, characters often use this with a smirk to show they are one step ahead. Use it sparingly in real life to avoid sounding arrogant!
Don't over-honorific
Don't say 'O-sasshi no o-toori.' Only the first part needs the honorific 'O'.
Reading the Air
This phrase is the ultimate reward for someone who successfully 'reads the air' (Kuuki wo yomu).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing parts of the phrase.
{お|o}_____{の|no}{通|とお}り、{明日|あした}の{旅行|りょこう}は{中止|ちゅうし}です。
The correct noun form is {察|さっ}し.
Which situation is most appropriate for '{お察|おさっ}しの{通|とお}り'?
Situation: You are telling your boss that the project is delayed, which he already seemed to suspect.
'{お察|おさっ}しの{通|とお}り' is the most polite way to confirm a superior's suspicion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: {顔色|かおいろ}が{悪|わる}いですね。{風邪|かぜ}ですか？ B: ________、{熱|ねつ}があるんです。
B is confirming A's guess about their health.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejercicios{お|o}_____{の|no}{通|とお}り、{明日|あした}の{旅行|りょこう}は{中止|ちゅうし}です。
The correct noun form is {察|さっ}し.
Situation: You are telling your boss that the project is delayed, which he already seemed to suspect.
'{お察|おさっ}しの{通|とお}り' is the most polite way to confirm a superior's suspicion.
A: {顔色|かおいろ}が{悪|わる}いですね。{風邪|かぜ}ですか？ B: ________、{熱|ねつ}があるんです。
B is confirming A's guess about their health.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, it is very appropriate for business. It shows you respect their intuition.
Yes, but it might sound a bit formal or dramatic. With close friends, 'Atari!' (Correct!) is more common.
'Yosou-doori' is 'As expected' (objective). '{お察|おさっ}しの{通|とお}り' is 'As *you* guessed' (interpersonal).
Yes! For example, if someone guesses you got a promotion, you can use it happily.
Frases relacionadas
{ご存知|ごぞんじ}の{通|とお}り
similarAs you know
{案|あん}の{定|じょう}
similarSure enough / Just as I thought
{図星|ずぼし}だ
informalBullseye! / You hit the nail on the head
{予想|よそう}どおり
neutralJust as expected
