さて

JLPT Level: N3

Meanings

Well

Well then

Usage

さて + sentence

さて、 + clause

Explanation

さて is a discourse particle used to shift topics, introduce a new section, or signal a transition to the next point. It functions like “now,” “well,” or “okay, …” in English, inviting the listener to pay attention to what comes next. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence after a pause or conclusion, signaling a fresh start or a prompt to proceed. It does not convey emotion by itself; the tone comes from the following content and context.

さて、話を始めましょう。

さて、はなしをはじめましょう。

Now, let's start the discussion.

さて、次の問題に移ろう。

さて、つぎのもんだいにうつろう。

Well, let's move on to the next problem.

さて、どうするべきか考えよう。

さて、どうするべきかかんがえよう。

Well then, let's think about what to do.

さて、彼は何を言うだろうか。

さて、かれはなにをいうだろうか。

Now, what will he say?

さて、天気はどうだ。

さて、てんきはどうだ。

Well, how's the weather?