Alternative writings: ねー, ねえ, ねぇ
JLPT:N3
Frequency:
1

A sentence-ending particle used to ask for the listener's agreement or confirmation (right?/isn't it?).

Particle

Examples

いい天気だね。

Nice weather, isn't it?

この料理、辛すぎない?ね?

This dish is too spicy, isn't it? Right?

明日で大丈夫だよね。

Tomorrow is okay, right?

君も来るよね。

You're coming too, aren't you?

2

An interjection used to call attention or start a remark (hey; listen; look).

Interjection

Examples

ね、ちょっと聞いてよ。

Hey, listen to me for a sec.

ね、見て!あの虹きれいだよ。

Hey, look! That rainbow is beautiful.

ね、こっち来て。

Hey, come over here.

3

A sentence-ending particle expressing the speaker's thoughts or feelings softly (you know; I must say).

Particle

Examples

彼の絵は、きれいだね。

His paintings are, you know, beautiful.

この店、居心地がいいね。

This place is really cozy, I must say.

最近疲れやすいね。

I've been getting tired easily lately, you know.

4

A sentence-ending particle used to make a request more gentle or friendly (please; will you?).

Particle

Examples

忘れ物ないようにしてね。

Make sure you don't forget anything, okay?

帰ったら電話してね。

Call me when you get home, please.

明日の準備、お願いね。

Please take care of the preparations for tomorrow, will you?

5

A particle used at the end of a non-final clause to draw the listener's attention or introduce what follows (so..., well..., you see...).

Particle

Examples

それがね、昨日の夜から様子がおかしいんだ。

Well, the thing is, he started acting strange last night.

彼はね、いつも遅刻するんだよ。

You see, he's always late.

あの店のケーキは、ね、すごく人気なんだ。

That shop's cakes are, you know, very popular.

6

A particle following the question marker か used to express doubt, uncertainty, or hesitation (I'm not sure if...).

Particle

Examples

明日、雨が降るかねえ。

I wonder if it will rain tomorrow.

あいつが本当に来るかね。

I doubt whether he'll actually come.