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よね？
yo ne?
right?
今日も暑いね。
It's hot today, right?
informal
A casual way to seek agreement or confirmation from the listener, often used in informal conversations.
この映画、面白かったよね？
This movie was fun, right?
彼、また遅刻したよね。
He was late again, right?
This particle is used to invite the listener to agree or confirm a shared understanding. It is common in everyday conversations among friends and family.
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Pro Tip
Casual Usage
This phrase is very casual and is typically used with friends, family, or in informal settings. Avoid using it in formal or professional contexts.
Gold Rule
Inviting Agreement
Use よね？ to invite the listener to agree with a statement or confirm a shared understanding.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb よ (yo), a casual form of よね (yone), which is a contraction of よね (yo ne), meaning 'right?' or 'isn't it?'
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in informal contexts and is common in spoken Japanese. It is often used to confirm shared opinions or experiences with the listener.
Word Breakdown
よ
casual ending particle
suffixね
invites agreement
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