そうですか
sou desu ka
Polite
Common
N5
expression
Translations
1.
Is that so?
2.
I see.
Notes
This expression is often used to show acknowledgment or understanding of information that has just been provided. It is polite and neutral, suitable for both formal and informal situations.
Examples
彼彼はもう帰ったのですか。そうですか。
Kare wa mou kaetta no desu ka. Sou desu ka.
Has he already gone home? I see.
明日明日は雨雨が降るそうです。そうですか。
Ashita wa ame ga furu sou desu. Sou desu ka.
I heard it will rain tomorrow. Is that so?
彼女彼女はアメリカに行くそうです。そうですか。
Kanojo wa Amerika ni iku sou desu. Sou desu ka.
I heard she is going to America. I see.