それは

Meaning & usage

(yes,) naturally; (yes,) of course; oh, surely | An interjection which is used when the speaker emphatically provides an expected response to a question.

Example sentences 4

1. A: この値段だったらみんな買うでしょうか。B: それは買いますよ。そんな値段では絶対買えませんから。

   A: I wonder if they would buy (them) for this price. B: They surely would. They can't (currently) buy them (anywhere else) for that price.

2. A: もっと給料が高い方がいいでしょう？B:そりゃ（あ）そうですが…。

   A: You would prefer a higher salary, right? B: Naturally, I would, but. . .

3. A: 国へ帰りたいと思うことがありますか。B: （ええ、）それはありますよ。

   A: Are there times when you want to go back to your country? B: (Yes,) Of course.

4. Ａ：勝ちたいでしょうね。 Ｂ：（ええ）それは勝ちたいですよ。

   A: I bet you want to win (the game). B: (Yes,) of course, I do.