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そのね
sono ne
Description
「そのね」は、話し始めるときや、次に言うことを考えているときに使う言葉です。
"そのね" is a word used when starting to speak or when thinking about what to say next.
やさしく相手の注意を引きたいときにも使います。
It is also used to gently get the listener's attention.
Meanings
そのねsono ne
um, well, you know (filler to begin or soften speech)
そのね、ちょっと話があるんだ。
Hey, I need to talk to you for a bit.
そのねsono ne
listen, hey (gently getting attention)
そのね、大事なことなんだけど。
Well, it's something important.
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Notes
- Form
そのね = filler その ('that/um') + softening sentence-final particle ね.
- Nuance
Warm, conversational opener; often used by adults speaking gently, especially to children.
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