A1 Expression Formal

そうですか

sou desu ka

Is that so?

Meaning

Expressing understanding or surprise.

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Cultural Background

Aizuchi is essential for politeness. Used to show you are following a presentation.

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Tone matters

Rising tone = surprise.

Meaning

Expressing understanding or surprise.

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Tone matters

Rising tone = surprise.

Test Yourself

Which response is appropriate for '明日、テストがあります'?

A: そうですか。 B: そうです。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

A acknowledges the information.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which response is appropriate for '明日、テストがあります'? Choose A1

A: そうですか。 B: そうです。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: A

A acknowledges the information.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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なるほど

similar

Indeed/I see

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そうですね

similar

That's right/Let me see

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