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んだよね

n da yo ne

Description

「んだよね」は、話す時によく使う言い方で、自分の気持ちや理由を伝えて、相手にも「そうだよね?」と同意を求める感じがあります。

"んだよね" is a common spoken expression used to convey your feelings or reasons and to seek agreement from the listener, like saying "right?".

友だちと話す時によく使う、カジュアルな言葉です。

It is a casual word often used when talking with friends.

Meanings

んだよねn da yo ne

you know, it's that ... (explaining while seeking agreement)

最近、ちょっと忙しいんだよね。

I've been a bit busy lately.

んだよねn da yo ne

it's just that ... (softly giving a reason or feeling)

本当は行きたくないんだよね。

Honestly, I don't really want to go.

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Notes

  • Form

    んだよね = explanatory の→ん + だ + emphasis よ + agreement ね; casual speech.

  • Nuance

    Shares information as an explanation while gently inviting the listener to agree or empathize.

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