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Interjection (used in conversation only)
| An interjection which is used when the speaker emphatically provides an expected response to a question. | (yes,) naturally; (yes,) of course; oh, surely |
| 【Related Expression: それが】 | |
(ks). 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.
(a). A: 国へ帰りたいと思うことがありませんか。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.
(b). 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 could never buy them (anywhere else) for that price.
(c). 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. . .
