Dictionary🇯🇵 Japanese → 🇺🇸 English
ね
ne
Description
「ね」は文の終わりによく使う言葉です。
"ね" is a word often used at the end of sentences.
相手に「そうですよね?」と気持ちを合わせたい時や、やさしく話したい時に使います。
It is used when you want to agree with the other person by saying "Isn't that so?" or to speak gently.
Meanings
ねne
seeks agreement or confirmation, "right?"
今日は暑いね。
It's hot today.
ねne
softens a statement in friendly speech
これ、おいしいと思うんだけどね。
I think this is delicious.
ねne
calls attention; "hey, listen"
ね、ちょっと聞いて。
Hey, listen for a moment.
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Notes
- Grammar
sentence-final particle showing shared feeling or seeking agreement; softer than よ, which asserts new info.
- Nuance
lengthening it (ねー) or rising tone adds warmth or requests stronger confirmation.
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