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そうか

Casual expression meaning “I see” or “is that so?”

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Other forms

そうですか polite
そうなんだ casual, expresses realization
そっか more casual
Expression / Interjection

"I see" / "Oh, right" / "Is that so?"

A casual interjection used to acknowledge new information, express realization, or question a statement.

Example

A すみません 、 今日 の 会議 は 午後 3時 から です 。
B そう か 。 ありがとう 。

[A:] Excuse me, today's meeting is from 3 PM. [B:] I see. Thanks.

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そうか
そうか
Casual expression meaning "I see" or "is that so?"
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