じゃね

ja ne
phraseIntermediate💡 short for 'じゃない' (ja nai) meaning 'isn't it?' or 'right?'

これは面白いじゃね?

This is interesting, isn't it?

informal

A casual contraction of 'じゃない' (ja nai), used to seek agreement or confirmation in informal conversation.

明日も雨じゃね?

It's going to rain tomorrow too, right?

この映画、面白いじゃね?

This movie is interesting, isn't it?

💡

Commonly used in spoken Japanese among friends or in casual settings. The tone is relaxed and friendly.

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Casual Usage

Use 'じゃね' only with friends or in very informal settings. It is not suitable for formal or professional conversations.

Gold Rule

Avoid in Formal Contexts

Never use 'じゃね' in formal writing, business emails, or professional settings. Stick to 'じゃないですか' (ja nai desu ka) for polite confirmation.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the contraction of 'じゃない' (ja nai), a casual form of 'じゃないですか' (ja nai desu ka), which means 'isn't it?'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is exclusively used in informal contexts. It is not appropriate for formal or written communication.

Word Breakdown

じゃ
is
root
+
right?
suffix
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