How to Say ‘They're famous, aren't they?’ in Japanese
有名ですよね。
yuumei desu yo ne
[yuumei dess yoh neh]
💬 Usage Tip: よね at the end asks the listener to agree, like "right?" in English. Also おいしいですよね "It's tasty, isn't it?"
Phrase Breakdown
有名
yuumei
[yuumei]
Famous
Well-known by many people for favorable reasons.
有名な俳優と写真を撮りました。
I took a picture with a famous actor.
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
A basic polite copula used to say 'is/am/are.'
田中です。
I am Tanaka.
よ
yo
[yoh]
you know; emphasis
Adds emphasis, often to correct or clarify politely.
目的地はもう少し先ですよ。
The destination is a little farther ahead, you know.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.
すばらしい経験ですね。
That's wonderful experience, isn't it?
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