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That’s Right! The Meaning of
そうです (Sou desu)
Simple meaning:“That’s right”
Deeper meaning: Confirming information politely
Core Ideas
- Agreement
- Confirmation
- Simple responses
Examples
A:→ You are a teacher?→ Sou desu.
B:→ This is your bag?→ Sou desu.
Cultural Insight
Clear but gentle confirmation is important in Japanese communication.