そうそう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word そうそう
1
Adverb (fukushi); With neg. sentence
so much; so often; so long; so many; particularly; especially
Examples
都合の悪いこと、そうそう隠しとおせるもんじゃないよ。悪事千里を行く、っていうだろう。
You can't hide the fact that you're having a hard time. Bad news travels fast you know.
2
Interjection; Said when recalling something
oh, yes!; that's it; I remember
Examples
そうそうその調子。
That a boy!
3
Interjection; Expressing agreement or affirmation
that's right; quite; indeed
Kanji in this Word
然
12 strokes
Frequency: 401
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
sort of thing
so
if so
in that case
well
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
ネン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しか
しか.り
しか.し
さ
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