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Base form used as an adverb or interjection to express agreement, confirmation, or surprise. Often used in responses like 『そうですか』 (sou desu ka, 'Is that so?').
Theme
User and their coworker Yuka are chatting during a coffee break at the office about weekend plans.
そう
そう
really / (is that) so
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Memory Hook
Imagine someone telling you surprising news, and you nod while saying 'So...' — it sounds like 'sou' in Japanese. 'So' → 『そう』 (sou, 'really / Is that so').
Cultural Note
In Japanese conversations, 『そう』 (sou) is often used to show agreement or acknowledgment, similar to saying 'I see' or 'Right' in English. It helps keep the conversation flowing smoothly.
Forms
Base: そうBase form used as an adverb or interjection to express agreement, confirmation, or surprise. Often used in responses like 『そうですか』 (sou desu ka, 'Is that so?').