sentence ね

Grammar Pattern

right?; isn’t it?; you know

sentence ね

right?; isn’t it?; you know

Explanation

This sentence-ending particle is used when the speaker believes the listener already knows or agrees with the information. It seeks confirmation, shared understanding, or emotional alignment rather than new information. The speaker presents the statement as mutually accessible knowledge. It softens assertions and invites the listener into agreement.

Formation

Sentence + ね

Usage Notes

ね is used to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener. It is common in friendly or cooperative conversation. Using ね when the listener clearly does not know the information can sound presumptive. Intonation affects nuance but does not change grammatical function.

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