How is Sou desu ka used?

With 'sou desu ka', the intonation will give away the meaning. Said with rising intonation, it means something close to 'is that so?' , with flat intonation it's closer to 'I see'.
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How do you use Sou desu?

(sou desu ne)is used when agreeing with a statement. If you add the particle よ (yo) to the end of the sentence, it becomes そうですよ。 (sou desu yo) – “Yes, I agree.”
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What does Sou desu ka?

"Sou desu ka" means "Is that so?" or "Really?" The response, "Sou desu" means "That is so" or "Yes, really". Q.
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How is desu ka used?

As a question, そう sou can be used by itself with a rising tone, or followed by か ka or ですか desu ka. It means "that is right," or "that is so," and is used as an affirmative answer to a question.
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What is a sou ka?

Souka or soka (そうか) is a casual Japanese phrase that means “I see” or “is that so?”. It can therefore function as either a statement or a (usually rhetorical) question. A neutral pronunciation makes souka a statement whereas stressing the “sou” part makes it a question.
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What's the difference between "So Desu Ka" and "So Desu Ne"? - Japanese Grammar



Is it Soka or Sokka?

Hello Tsukinowa, "Sokka" comes from the Japanese phrase "So Ka" which means "I Understand." It was used in Avatar: The Last Airbender for a main character.
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What is Soka?

: a lay religious organization of Japanese origin that is associated with Nichiren Buddhism and that emphasizes active proselytism and the use of prayer for the solution of all human problems.
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What is desu desu?

Desu です is a Japanese copula. That means it's a word that grammatically links subjects and predicates. It's usually translated to English as "to be" or "it is." But knowing what it is doesn't mean you know how to use it. In almost every aspect of Japanese language and culture, there are multiple levels of politeness.
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Do Japanese actually say Nani?

The word nani 何 (なに) in Japanese means "what." And depending on the situation, you might, instead, use nan (なん). Which term you use depends on the context, in particular, whether you are speaking or writing formally or informally.
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What is Nani desu?

nani desu ka – 何ですか (なにですか) : a polite expression meaning 'what? ' in Japanese. But, it sounds weird to Japanese native speakers. nani de – 何で (なにで) : a combination of the indefinite pronoun, “nani”, and a case particle, “de”. This particle is used after a noun to indicate a means or way to do something.
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How do you use Sou desu in Japanese?

そうです (sou desu) in 耳の"そう" (mimi no "sou") is used to convey the message that you obtained from another information source, either you have heard from someone or you have read it somewhere. Whereas for そうです (sou desu) in 目の"そう" (me no "sou"), it means "It looks like ~"or "It seems ~".
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How do you introduce yourself in Japanese?

To introduce yourself in Japanese, say "Watashi no namae wa Sarah desu," which translates to "My name is Sarah." For a shortened, less formal introduction, you can just say "Sarah desu." You can also say "Hajimemashite," which means "Nice to meet you." Whenever you introduce yourself to someone in Japanese, always end ...
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What is Sugoi desu ne?

Wow! It's like a professional cook! “すごい” (sugoi) is used for people who are very close to you, but when you are not yet close to the person you want to praise or when the person you are talking to is older, you use a honorific expression and say “すごいです” (sugoi desu). Example. ギターがたった1週間で弾けるようになったんですね!
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How do you respond to desu ne?

Re: How do you answer a ''desu ne'' question? It's correct. Preferably he may answer as "Sou desu ne".
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Are wa nan desu ka?

Definition and meaning of “kore wa nan desu ka”

kore wa nan desu ka – これは何ですか (これはなんですか) : a Japanese phrase meaning 'what is this? '
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What is ARA ARA in Japanese?

Ara ara (あら あら) is a Japanese expression that is mainly used by older females and means “My my”, “Oh dear”, or “Oh me, oh my”.
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What is ohayo?

Ohayo (おはよう, ohayō) is a colloquial term meaning good morning in Japanese. Ohayo may also refer to: Good Morning (1959 film), 1959 Japanese comedy film by director Yasujirō Ozu. Ohayo Mountain, Catskill Mountains, New York, US.
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What is Nandayo?

15. "Nandayo!" = Bloody hell!
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What is Suki desu?

付き合ってください。 (suki desu. tsuki atte kudasai) which means: “I like you. Go out with me, please.”. You can also say 愛してる (aishiteru) for “I love you”, but be careful not to overuse it.
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What is kawaii desu?

The Japanese phrase kawaii desu ne (可愛いですね、かわいいですね) means “cute isn't it?”. The word kawaii means cute, pretty or adorable. Kawaii is one of the most popular words among young Japanese girls and women of all ages. You might even say that kawaii is an important part of modern Japanese culture!
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Can you drop desu?

Please look at answers by other users. In standard Japanese, you can't omit da or desu, or it sounds like a slang or a dialect called feminine language.
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What do SGI Buddhists believe?

Soka Gakkai members believe "the peace of the land" depends on transforming the heart and mind of one individual at a time, affirming the basic good within all people, respecting human dignity and the sanctity of life, and valuing dialogue.
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Is SGI real Buddhism?

Soka Gakkai is a distilled form of Nichiren Buddhism, and its teaching that spiritual (and perhaps material) happiness for an individual are achievable in this world through a simple spiritual practice has gained great popularity.
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