Sentence-final confirmation particle

Romaji: ne

Meaning & usage

English tag question (such as isn’t it?; is it?; don’t you?; do you?); you know | A sentence final particle that indicates the speaker’s request for confirmation or agreement from the hearer about some shared knowledge

Example sentences 4

  1. A:今日はいい天気ですね。 B:本当にそうですね。

    A: Today is a fine day, isn't it? B: Isn't it!

  2. あなたは学生ですね。

    You are a student, aren't you?

  3. パーティーにいらっしゃいますね。

    You are going to the party, aren't you?

  4. 坂本さかもとさんは煙草を吸わない・吸いませんね。

    Mr. Sakamoto doesn't smoke, does he? / Mr. Sakamoto, you don't  smoke, do you?