その通りです

sō no tōri desu

phrase★Intermediate— that's right

formalinformal

Used to confirm or agree with a statement or action, meaning 'that's right' or 'exactly'

B: その通りです。この方法が最も効率的です。

B: That's right. This method is the most efficient.

A: このデータは正しいですか？ B: はい、その通りです。

A: Is this data correct? B: Yes, that's right.

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Often used in formal or professional settings to confirm accuracy or agreement.

Collocations

その通りですthat's rightその通りですねthat's right, isn't it?

Synonyms

その通りですねその通りだその通りだと思います

Antonyms

違います間違っています

Related Phrases

その通りですねphrase

that's right, isn't it?

その通りだphrase

that's right (casual)

💡Pro Tip

Polite Agreement

Use 'その通りです' to politely agree with someone in formal or professional settings.

⚡Gold Rule

Confirmation

This phrase is used to confirm or agree with a statement, not to introduce a new idea.

📖Word Origin

Composed of その (that), 通り (way/path), and です (polite copula), literally meaning 'that way it is'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to confirm or agree with a statement. Can be used in professional, academic, or casual conversations.

Word Breakdown

その

that

determiner

通り

way/path

noun

です

is (polite)

copula

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