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just as you say; exactly as you say; you're absolutely right
A polite expression used to agree wholeheartedly with what someone has said. The respectful form of その通り.
仰る通りです。
You are exactly right.
先生の仰る通り、もっと練習が必要です。
Just as the teacher says, more practice is needed.
仰る通り、現状のままでは問題が解決しません。
As you rightly point out, the problem won't be solved if things stay as they are.
USAGE:
A highly polite expression of agreement, appropriate in business meetings, formal conversations, and when speaking to superiors. 仰る is the honorific form of 言う.
FORMALITY SCALE:
- その通り (neutral)
- 言う通り (casual)
- おっしゃる通り (formal/honorific)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- その通り: that's right — neutral level of agreement
- まさに: exactly — emphasizes precision of the point