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そうですね (soudesune) Japanese meaning: that's right | Kotomora
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Related words そうです is a direct, neutral affirmation like 'that's right', while そうですね adds a softer, more conversational tone that often signals agreement or thoughtful pause.
Politeness えっと is a casual filler for hesitating while thinking, while そうですね is the more polite, formal way to buy time with the same meaning of 'let me see'.
そうね is a casual, feminine way to agree, while そうですね is the polite, gender-neutral version used with strangers or in formal settings.
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"It's hot today, isn't it?" "Yes, it is."
"The ramen at this shop is delicious." "That's right, I think so too."
Etymology A fixed phrase combining そう (so, like that) with the copula です and the sentence-final particle ね, which seeks or shows agreement.
