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ね

ne

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「ね」は文の終わりによく使う言葉で、相手に同意を求めたり、気持ちをやさしく伝えたりします。

"ね" is a word often used at the end of sentences to seek agreement or gently express feelings.

話し始めに「ね、聞いて」のように使うと、相手の注意を引くこともできます。

When used at the start of a conversation like "ね、聞いて," it can also attract the listener's attention.

Meanings

ねne

sentence-final particle seeking agreement, "right?"

今日は暑いね。

It's hot today.

ねne

softens a statement or request

ちょっと待ってね。

Wait a moment.

ねne

interjection to get attention, "hey"

ね、ちょっと聞いて。

Hey, listen for a moment.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    ね invites shared feeling or agreement, unlike よ which asserts new information to the listener.

  • Form

    often lengthened to ねえ for stronger emphasis or warmth.

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