You use this word at the end of a sentence. It asks if someone agrees with you. You use it when you are sure they will say yes.
Clause [plain form] + でしょPrimary
Noun + でしょ
な-Adjective + でしょ
You use this word at the end of a sentence. It asks if someone agrees with you. You use it when you are sure they will say yes.
これ、最新モデルでしょ？すごい！
This is the latest model, right? Awesome!
昨日、パーティーに来なかったでしょ。どうしたの？
You didn't come to the party yesterday, did you? What happened?
このケーキ、美味しいでしょ？私が作ったんだ。
This cake is delicious, isn't it? I made it.
彼は親切でしょ？いつも助けてくれる。
He's kind, isn't he? He always helps me.
値段は高い。でも、品質もいいでしょ。だから買う価値はあると思う。
The price is high. But the quality is also good, right? So I think it's worth buying.
This is different from 'でしょう'. 'でしょう' is polite. 'でしょ' is not polite. It is like 'だろ' but softer. It is for everyone. 'でしょ' is stronger than 'ね'. You expect the other person to agree. 'ね' is a softer way to ask.
Watch out: Do not use "でしょ" in formal talks. It is too casual. Use "でしょう" instead. For example, do not say "このデータは重要でしょ" to your boss. Say "このデータは重要でしょう".
Use this when you want to check if someone agrees with you. You think they know what you are talking about. You want to make sure you both understand the same thing.
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