恥ずかしそうに目を伏せた。
She looked down shyly.
Japanese
そう
そう
Meaning: so, that way, yes, like that
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I'm sure (you) think so too.
空は今にも雨が降り出しそうな模様だ
It looks as if it's going to start raining at any moment.
不機嫌そうな顔で、彼は私を睨みつけた。
He glared at me with a displeased look on his face.
子供たちが公園で楽しそうにはしゃいでいる。
The children are frolicking happily in the park.
へー、そうなんだ。知らなかったよ。
Oh, is that so? I didn't know.
言われてみれば、確かにそうですね。
Now that you mention it, that's certainly true.
そう言われれば、思い当たることがある。
Now that you mention it, that does ring a bell.
彼は雨が降りそうだったので、足早に家へ向かった。
Since it looked like it was going to rain, he headed home at a quick pace.
見たところ、彼はとても元気そうだ。
From what I can see, he seems very healthy.
Usage Notes
Used to refer to something previously mentioned or to express agreement. Can function as an adverb meaning 'in that way' or as an interjection meaning 'yes, that's right'. Often used in responses to confirm or agree with what was said.
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