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

かれ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.

明日明日あしたは雨あめが降るそうです。そうですか。

Ashita wa ame ga furu sou desu. Sou desu ka.

I heard it will rain tomorrow. Is that so?

彼女彼女かのじょ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.