Universal
Cultural · Communication
You
おっしゃる通りです。
おっしゃるとおりです。
You are absolutely right. / That's exactly it.
Romaji: Ossharu tōri desu. / Reply Romaji: Sō desu ne, arigatō gozaimasu.
Reply
そうですね、ありがとうございます。
そうですね、ありがとうございます。
Yes, exactly. Thank you.
Gesture & etiquette
Nod slightly as you say this, maintaining respectful eye contact. The phrase can also be used with a slight bow in formal settings. Do not overuse it — save it for moments of genuine or important agreement to maximize its sincerity.
A respectful agreement response that simultaneously validates the speaker. 'Aizuchi' (back-channeling sounds like 'hai', 'sō desu ne', 'naru hodo') are essential in Japanese conversation — silence in response to a statement can be misread as disagreement or disinterest.
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