ね
Meanings
- Isn't it?
- Right?
- You know?
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Explanation
ね is a sentence-ending particle used to seek confirmation, agreement, or soften statements. It invites the listener to agree or share the speaker's feeling, making the tone more casual and friendly. It is common in everyday conversation. In more formal or polite speech, you’ll often hear ですね (ne, polite form) instead of ね.
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Example sentences
The weather is nice today, isn’t it?
You’ll be able to come tomorrow, right?
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