How to say "Is it true?" in Japanese…ほんとうですか？(Hontou Desuka)
Pronunciation
ほんとうですか？(Hontou Desuka)
[audio: https://japanese999.com/J999%20Audio/Hontou/hontoudesuka.mp3]
Audio Notes
Meaning
Is it true?
Really?
Depending on the pronunciation, it can be used to express surprise or questioning with a hint of doubt.
え？ほんとうですか？ (E? Hontou Desuka)…Surprise
[audio:https://japanese999.com/J999%20Audio/Hontou/surprise%20hontoudesuka.mp3] You can use this one when someone tells you he/she saw Brad Pitt on the street.え-？ほんとうですか？(E-? Hontou Desuka)…Questioning with a hint of doubt
Additional Pronunciation
それは、ほんとうだろうな？ (Soreha Hountou Darouna)
[audio:https://japanese999.com/J999%20Audio/Hontou/confirm%20hontoudarouna.mp3]
Use this one to confirm what you just heard.
In English it will sound like this “You are sure it is true”.
It is strong so use it with care.
In English it will sound like this “You are sure it is true”.
It is strong so use it with care.
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