🤝 Basics & Manners
How to say “Yes, that's right” in Japanese
はい、そうです
Hai, sō desu
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- はいhaiyes
- そうですsō desuthat is so
Usage & culture tip
Clear, polite affirmation when someone asks for confirmation.
Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.