Japanese - Agreement

Lesson 80 of 168

Two people nodding and smiling while speaking polite Japanese agreement phrases; close-up shows phrases like はい、その通りです。

Goal: Polite ways to agree, confirm, and accept plans

Free Japanese lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Ready to nod, agree, and move a plan forward? This short lesson focuses on polite agreement phrases you can use in everyday conversations. Have fun practicing — say each phrase out loud as you learn it.

Level A2: In this lesson you'll practice 13 polite agreement and confirmation phrases used to agree, accept suggestions, and show understanding (for example: はい、その通りです。 (Hai, sono tōri desu.), いいですね。 (Ii desu ne.)). This CEFR-aligned set helps you respond naturally in meetings, chats, and plans. Lesson 80 gives lots of short examples and speaking prompts so you can quickly use these phrases.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Recognize and use common polite agreement phrases like はい、その通りです。 (Hai, sono tōri desu.) and いいですね。 (Ii desu ne.).
  • Respond to suggestions and show you understand using phrases such as わかりました。 (Wakarimashita.) and なるほど。 (Naruhodo.).
  • Practice speaking each phrase aloud to build confidence (Level A2).
A casual office corner where colleagues propose plans and respond with いいですね。 and はい、そうしましょう。

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

はい、その通りです。

Hai, sono tōri desu.

Yes, exactly.

Meaning: Yes, exactly.

When to use: Use when you strongly agree or want to confirm that what someone said is exactly right.

説明が完璧です。はい、その通りです。

Setsumei ga kanpeki desu. Hai, sono tōri desu.

Your explanation is perfect. Yes, exactly.
この順番でやればうまくいきます。はい、その通りです。

Kono junban de yareba umaku ikimasu. Hai, sono tōri desu.

If we do it in this order it will work. Yes, exactly.

そうです

Sō desu.

That's right.

Meaning: That's right.

When to use: Use for a simple, polite confirmation that someone is correct.

今日は金曜日ですね。そうです。

Kyō wa kin'yōbi desu ne. Sō desu.

Today is Friday, right? That's right.
この鍵は私のですか？そうです。

Kono kagi wa watashi no desu ka? Sō desu.

Is this my key? That's right.

私もです

Watashi mo desu.

Me too.

Meaning: Me too.

When to use: Use when the same statement is true for you as well; polite form.

歩くのが好きです。私もです。

Aruku no ga suki desu. Watashi mo desu.

I like walking. Me too.
コーヒーが飲みたいです。私もです。

Kōhī ga nomitai desu. Watashi mo desu.

I want coffee. Me too.

私も同じです

Watashi mo onaji desu.

Same here.

Meaning: Same here.

When to use: Use to say you feel or experience the same thing; polite and slightly more emphatic than 私もです。

この映画は面白かったです。私も同じです。

Kono eiga wa omoshirokatta desu. Watashi mo onaji desu.

This movie was interesting. Same here.
仕事が難しいです。私も同じです。

Shigoto ga muzukashii desu. Watashi mo onaji desu.

Work is difficult. Same here.

いいですね

Ii desu ne.

That sounds good.

Meaning: That sounds good.

When to use: Use to accept a plan or suggestion positively in a polite way.

ランチに行きませんか？いいですね。

Ranchi ni ikimasen ka? Ii desu ne.

Shall we go to lunch? That sounds good.
午後に打ち合わせをしましょう。いいですね。

Gogo ni uchiawase o shimashō. Ii desu ne.

Let's have a meeting this afternoon. That sounds good.

もちろんです

Mochiron desu.

Of course.

Meaning: Of course.

When to use: Use to agree willingly or grant permission politely.

写真を撮ってもいいですか？もちろんです。

Shashin o totte mo ii desu ka? Mochiron desu.

May I take a photo? Of course.
手伝いましょうか？もちろんです、お願いします。

Tetsudaimashō ka? Mochiron desu, onegaishimasu.

Shall I help? Of course, please.

大丈夫です

Daijōbu desu.

No problem.

Meaning: No problem.

When to use: Use to accept a request or reassure someone that something is okay.

Tip: Beginners sometimes use 大丈夫？ (Daijōbu?) to ask 'Are you okay?' instead of saying 大丈夫です。 to reassure.

遅れてすみません。大丈夫です。

Okurete sumimasen. Daijōbu desu.

Sorry I'm late. No problem.
荷物を持ちますよ。大丈夫です、ありがとうございます。

Nimotsu o mochimasu yo. Daijōbu desu, arigatō gozaimasu.

I'll carry the luggage. No problem, thank you.

はい、そうしましょう。

Hai, sō shimashō.

Yes, let's do that.

Meaning: Yes, let's do that.

When to use: Use to accept a suggestion and move forward with it politely.

明日ミーティングをしましょうか？はい、そうしましょう。

Ashita mītingu o shimashō ka? Hai, sō shimashō.

Shall we have the meeting tomorrow? Yes, let's do that.
先に資料を共有しますか？はい、そうしましょう。

Saki ni shiryō o kyōyū shimasu ka? Hai, sō shimashō.

Shall we share the documents first? Yes, let's do that.

それで大丈夫です。

Sore de daijōbu desu.

That works for me.

Meaning: That works for me.

When to use: Use to say a proposed plan, time, or option is acceptable.

午後2時で大丈夫ですか？それで大丈夫です。

Gogo ni-ji de daijōbu desu ka? Sore de daijōbu desu.

Is 2 PM okay? That works for me.
この案で行きましょうか？それで大丈夫です。

Kono an de ikimashō ka? Sore de daijōbu desu.

Shall we go with this plan? That works for me.

わかりました

Wakarimashita.

Got it.

Meaning: Got it.

When to use: Use as a polite acknowledgment that you understand or will follow instructions.

明日までにレポートを送ります。わかりました。

Ashita made ni repōto o okurimasu. Wakarimashita.

I'll send the report by tomorrow. Got it.
この順番で準備してください。わかりました。

Kono junban de junbi shite kudasai. Wakarimashita.

Please prepare in this order. Got it.

なるほど

Naruhodo.

I see.

Meaning: I see.

When to use: Use to acknowledge someone's point or that new information makes sense.

その理由なら、なるほど。

Sono riyū nara, naruhodo.

If that's the reason, I see.
データを見て、なるほどと思いました。

Dēta o mite, naruhodo to omoimashita.

I looked at the data and thought, I see.

言いたいことはわかります。

Iitai koto wa wakarimasu.

I see what you mean.

Meaning: I see what you mean.

When to use: Use to show you understand someone's point or explanation politely.

言いたいことはわかります。手伝いましょうか？

Iitai koto wa wakarimasu. Tetsudaimashō ka?

I see what you mean. Shall I help?
言いたいことはわかります。別の案も考えます。

Iitai koto wa wakarimasu. Betsu no an mo kangaemasu.

I see what you mean. I'll think of another option too.

はい、わかりました。

Hai, wakarimashita.

Sure, I understand.

Meaning: Sure, I understand.

When to use: Use to confirm politely that you understand and accept what was said.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say わかった (wakatta) in polite situations; use わかりました (wakarimashita) to stay polite.

新しい手順はこうです。はい、わかりました。

Atarashii tejun wa kō desu. Hai, wakarimashita.

The new procedure is like this. Sure, I understand.
その点を直します。はい、わかりました。

Sono ten o naoshimasu. Hai, wakarimashita.

I'll fix that point. Sure, I understand.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Anna and David plan a meet-up and agree on a time.

Anna and David chat at a café and agree on a plan using phrases such as それで大丈夫です。 and 私も同じです。

What do Anna and David agree to do?

Portrait of Anna in a Japanese lesson dialogue

Anna

明日午後3時にカフェで会いませんか？

Ashita gogo san-ji ni kafe de aimasen ka?

Shall we meet at the café tomorrow at 3 PM?

Portrait of David in a Japanese lesson dialogue

David

いいですね。午後3時で大丈夫です。

Ii desu ne. Gogo san-ji de daijōbu desu.

That sounds good. 3 PM works for me.

Portrait of Anna in a Japanese lesson dialogue

Anna

じゃ、駅の前のスタバで待ちます。わかりました？

Ja, eki no mae no Sutaba de machimasu. Wakarimashita?

Okay, I'll wait at the Starbucks in front of the station. Got it?

Portrait of David in a Japanese lesson dialogue

David

はい、そうしましょう。私も同じです。

Hai, sō shimashō. Watashi mo onaji desu.

Yes, let's do that. Same here.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Which phrase means 'Me too' (polite)?

You're happy with a proposed time. Which phrase fits 'That works for me'?

If you want to accept a suggestion and move forward politely, which phrase do you use?

Which phrase politely shows you understand someone's point (like 'I see what you mean')?

Is 2 PM tomorrow okay? That works for me.

明日の午後2時でいいですか？ ___。

A: Shall we proceed with this method? B: Yes, let's do that.

A: この方法で進めましょうか？ B: ___。

She said she likes movies. Same here.

彼女も映画が好きだと言いました。私も___。

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

はい、その通りです。

Hai, sono tōri desu.

Yes, exactly.

Say this phrase out loud:

そうです

Sō desu.

That's right.

Say this phrase out loud:

私もです

Watashi mo desu.

Me too.

Say this phrase out loud:

私も同じです

Watashi mo onaji desu.

Same here.

Say this phrase out loud:

いいですね

Ii desu ne.

That sounds good.

Say this phrase out loud:

もちろんです

Mochiron desu.

Of course.

Say this phrase out loud:

大丈夫です

Daijōbu desu.

No problem.

Say this phrase out loud:

はい、そうしましょう。

Hai, sō shimashō.

Yes, let's do that.

Say this phrase out loud:

それで大丈夫です。

Sore de daijōbu desu.

That works for me.

Say this phrase out loud:

わかりました

Wakarimashita.

Got it.

Say this phrase out loud:

なるほど

Naruhodo.

I see.

Say this phrase out loud:

言いたいことはわかります。

Iitai koto wa wakarimasu.

I see what you mean.

Say this phrase out loud:

はい、わかりました。

Hai, wakarimashita.

Sure, I understand.