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An expression used to agree with or confirm what someone has said, meaning 'that's correct' or 'you're right'.
「この映画は面白いね。」
"This movie is interesting." "その通りだ。"
「彼は本当に優秀な人だ。」
"He is really a talented person." "その通りだ。"
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to show agreement. It can also be used sarcastically to imply 'exactly as expected' in a negative context.
The tone of voice and context can change the meaning from agreement to sarcasm.
For more formal situations, use 'その通りです' instead of 'その通りだ'.
The phrase is composed of 'その' (that), '通り' (as, in accordance with), and 'だ' (is). It literally means 'it is as that', which has evolved to mean 'that's correct' or 'you're right'.
This phrase is versatile and can be used in both positive and negative contexts. In negative contexts, it can imply sarcasm or resignation.