はいそうです
hai sou desuphrase★Intermediate— It seems so
formal
A polite way to agree with someone or confirm information, often used in formal or customer service contexts.
A: 明日は休みですか？
A: Is tomorrow a holiday?
B: はいそうです。
B: It seems so.
💡
This phrase is commonly used in customer service, business, and formal settings to confirm information politely.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Politeness
Use this phrase to confirm information politely, especially in formal or customer service settings.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal Context
This phrase is more appropriate in formal or professional settings than casual conversations.
📖Word Origin
Combination of はい (hai, meaning 'yes') and そうです (sou desu, meaning 'it seems so').
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is often used to confirm information politely, especially in formal or customer service contexts. It is more polite than just saying そうです alone.
Word Breakdown
はい
yes
rootそうです
it seems so
root和英辞典