Japanese phrase
そうですね。 sō de su ne
Meaning
That's right.
When to use it
Expresses agreement with a statement or shared impression. The wording sounds calm and less forceful than a strong declaration.
Example dialogue
最近、朝は冷えますね。 sai kin asa wa hi e ma su ne
Mornings have been chilly lately, haven't they?
そうですね。 sō de su ne
That's right.