Use それな in informal contexts to express strong agreement; choose more polite expressions in formal situations.
Use それな in informal contexts to express strong agreement; choose more polite expressions in formal situations.
Using それな in polite conversation sounds too casual.
From a contraction of それ、そうだよね, it spread on Japanese internet in the early 2010s.
What does それな mean in English?
It means “exactly”, “that’s right”, and is used to show strong agreement.
Is それな formal or informal?
It is informal and is typically used among friends or in online chat.
Where did それな come from?
It is a contraction of それ、そうだよね that became popular on Japanese internet in the early 2010s.
Can I use それな in polite conversation?
No, it sounds too casual; use そうですね or その通りです instead.
How is それな pronounced?
It is pronounced /soɾena/.
Is there a polite equivalent of それな?
Yes, you can say そうですね or その通りです.
Can それな be used as a noun?
No, it functions only as an interjection.
Does それな have any regional origin?
It originated from Kansai dialect expressions that were later adopted nationwide.
How do I write それな in romaji?
It is written as “sore na”.