How to Say ‘Right?; isn't it?’ in Japanese
ですね
desu ne
[desu ne]
💬 Usage Tip: ですね often softens what you say and checks shared understanding, not just "isn't it?" In a shop, it can sound like "right" or "okay then," as in confirming a choice.
Phrase Breakdown
です
desu
[desu]
is; am; are
A polite copula used in statements. In ですね, it combines with ね for confirmation or agreement.
これはいいです。
This is good.
ね
ne
[ne]
right?; isn't it?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement, confirmation, or shared feeling.
黒ですね。
It's black, right?
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