Grammar

〜ね

Reading: ね

Meanings: isn't it?

Explanation

introduction

explanation

The sentence-ending particle *ね* seeks agreement or confirmation from the listener. It is like adding *right?*, *isn't it?*, or *don't you think?* at the end.

explanation

Use *ね* when you expect the listener to agree or when you are sharing a feeling you believe is mutual. It makes your speech sound softer and more conversational.

structure

Example sentences

今日きょうはいい天気てんきですね。
kyou wa ii tenki desu ne.
It's good weather today, isn't it?
このラーメン、とてもおいしいですね。
kono ramen, totemo oishii desu ne.
This ramen is very delicious, isn't it?
日に本ほん語ごの勉べん強きょうは楽たのしいですね。
nihongo no benkyou wa tanoshii desu ne.
Studying Japanese is fun, isn't it?

Practice exercises

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このケーキは、おいしい{placeholder}。
Answer: ね
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この本ほんはおもしろい{placeholder}。
Answer: ね
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今日きょうは寒さむい{placeholder}。
Answer: ね
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この花はなはきれいです{placeholder}。
Answer: ね
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今日きょうは暑あつい{placeholder}。
Answer: ね
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おいしい{placeholder}！
Answer: ね
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明日あしたも天気てんきがいいといいです{placeholder}。
Answer: ね
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あの店みせの料理りょうりは本当ほんとうにおいしいです{placeholder}。
Answer: ね
usage_japanese
このケーキは、おいしい{placeholder}。
Answer: ね