Meaning of そうだ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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そうだ, そうです
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Romajisōda, sōdesu
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- that is so; that is right; it looks to me; I am of the impression
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- people say that (after plain verb, adj); it is said that; I hear that
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Example Sentences
そうだ, そうです used in context
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That's right, that strange sound was the final death scream of the cooling fan.
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「そんなに舐められた相手じゃないけどなぁ・・・」「そうだよ、窮鼠猫を噛むって言うじゃないか」
I don't think she's an opponent you can ignore like that ... "That's right, they say a cornered rat bites back, don't they?"
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新車時300万円した車も今では30万円位だそうですから、もう少し乗ろうと思います。
Cars that, when new, cost 3,000,000 yen are apparently now worth 300,000, so I think I'll use mine a little longer.
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Yes, that is most certainly so.
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One more thing. If you try anything on Mayu I'll break your spine.
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「これは何?供物か?」「そうだよ、このお賽銭箱の中に入れて・・・この紐を引っ張るの」
What is this? An offering? "That's right. Put it in this offertory box ... and pull this rope."
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