そう

然 う

Common word

  1. adverb (fukushi)

    in that way, thus, such
    concerning the actions of the listener or concerning the ideas expressed or understood by the listener; with a neg. sentence, implies that something isn't as much as one might think
    word usually written using kana alone

    • もう私は大人だから、そうは考えない。
      Now that I'm a grownup, I think otherwise.
    • おまえも馬鹿なら彼もそうだ。
      You are stupid, and so is he.

  2. interjection (kandoushi)

    so
    used to express agreement with something said
    word usually written using kana alone

    • 「腰は痛む？」「いや、別に」「そう、それは不幸中の幸いね」
      "Does your back hurt?" "No, not really." "Oh, that's something then, isn't it?"

  3. interjection (kandoushi)

    so?
    used to express doubt with something said
    word usually written using kana alone