How to Say ‘...right? / isn't it (seeking confirmation)’ in Japanese
ですね
desu ne
[dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ですね] seeks agreement: “..., right?” Great for confirming directions without sounding pushy.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Using [ですね] is a very “Japanese” way to confirm—friendly, cooperative, and not overly direct.
Phrase Breakdown
です
desu
[dess]
is/are (polite copula)
Polite “to be.” In confirmation patterns like ～ですね it helps you check information politely.
二つ目の角を右ですね。
So it’s right at the second corner, right?
ね
ne
[neh]
right?; isn’t it? (confirmation tone)
Sentence-ending particle used to seek confirmation or soften statements. Very useful when repeating directions back: ～ですね.
この道で合っていますね。
This is the right road, isn’t it?
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