そう
そう
sou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
そう (そう (sou)) means "Look". It is read そう (sou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Look
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Example Sentences
そう、じかんがありません。
そう、じかんがありません。
However, I don't have time.
そう、まいにちべんきょうします。
そう、まいにちべんきょうします。
Therefore, I study every day.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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