ねぇ | Japanese meaning

ね

Frequency rank: 30.

Alsoねーねえねぇ

particle

right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?at sentence end; used as a request for confirmation or agreement

This meaning is used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener. It often comes at the end of a statement to engage the audience or express a shared understanding.

It's nice weather, isn't it?

interjection (kandoushi)

hey; say; listen; look; come on

This meaning is used to draw someone’s attention, often indicating that what follows is important or noteworthy.

Hey, look!

particle

you know; you see; I must say; I should thinkat sentence end; used to express one's thoughts or feelings

This expression can be used to introduce a remark or opinion, implying that the speaker has insight or knowledge about the topic.

You know, I think she has a lot of talent.

will you?; pleaseat sentence end; used to make an informal request

This means is used to make a polite request or to seek consent for something.

Will you help me?

so, ...; well, ...; you see, ...; you understand?at the end of a non-final clause; used to draw the listener's attention to something

This expression is often used to transition into an explanation or to elaborate on a point; it implies that what is coming next is an important continuation of the conversation.

So, actually, I've been thinking about that.

I'm not sure if ...; I have my doubts about whether ...at sentence end after the question marker か

This usage expresses uncertainty or skepticism regarding a statement or situation; it's often used when the speaker feels hesitant about the validity of something.

I'm not sure if it will really work out.

Example sentences4777 results

It doesn't surprise me.

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I can't tell her now. It's not that simple anymore.

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ね

Frequency rank: 30.

Alsoねーねえねぇ

particle

right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think?at sentence end; used as a request for confirmation or agreement

This meaning is used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener. It often comes at the end of a statement to engage the audience or express a shared understanding.

It's nice weather, isn't it?

interjection (kandoushi)

hey; say; listen; look; come on

This meaning is used to draw someone’s attention, often indicating that what follows is important or noteworthy.

Hey, look!

particle

you know; you see; I must say; I should thinkat sentence end; used to express one's thoughts or feelings

This expression can be used to introduce a remark or opinion, implying that the speaker has insight or knowledge about the topic.

You know, I think she has a lot of talent.

will you?; pleaseat sentence end; used to make an informal request

This means is used to make a polite request or to seek consent for something.

Will you help me?

so, ...; well, ...; you see, ...; you understand?at the end of a non-final clause; used to draw the listener's attention to something

This expression is often used to transition into an explanation or to elaborate on a point; it implies that what is coming next is an important continuation of the conversation.

So, actually, I've been thinking about that.

I'm not sure if ...; I have my doubts about whether ...at sentence end after the question marker か

This usage expresses uncertainty or skepticism regarding a statement or situation; it's often used when the speaker feels hesitant about the validity of something.

I'm not sure if it will really work out.

Example sentences4777 results

It doesn't surprise me.

Tatoeba

I can't tell her now. It's not that simple anymore.

Tatoeba

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