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26 Jul 2017
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What is the difference between "sou desu" and "sou yo" and "sou da" ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between "sou desu" and "sou yo" and "sou da" ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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The three expressions have the same meaning.
"So desu" is the polite way and you can say it to anyone.
"So yo" is usually used by women.
"So da" sounds strong and may sometimes impolite. So you should not say it to the older people or your boss.
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