Japanese phrase
___ということですね？ ___ to i u ko to de su ne
Meaning
So that means ___ right?
When to use it
Confirms the meaning of information just heard. The polite wording is useful when checking a conclusion without sounding too forceful.
Example dialogue
集合は九時ということですね？ shū gō wa ku ji to i u ko to de su ne
So, that means we meet at nine, right?
はい、九時です。 ha i ku ji de su
Yes, at nine.