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そう
adverb (fukushi)interjection (kandoushi)
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adverb (fukushi)interjection (kandoushi)Meanings
- 1.
in that way; thus; such
concerning the actions of the listener or concerning the ideas expressed or understood by the listener; with a neg. sentence, implies that something isn't as much as one might think
adverb (fukushi)word usually written using kanji alone - 2.
so; the same; that's the case
used to express agreement with something said
interjection (kandoushi)word usually written using kanji alone - 3.
so?
used to express doubt with something said
interjection (kandoushi)word usually written using kanji alone
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Example sentences
。。
Is that so? I didn't know about that.
、。
I thought so, but I didn't say it.
。
The teacher was also saying so.
、。
Hearing that, I felt relieved.
「。」「。。」
"Are you tired?" "Yes. I want to rest a bit."