How to Say ‘Isn't it?/right? (polite)’ in Japanese
ですね
desu ne
[dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ですね] is a polite “right?” used to agree, confirm, or gently invite the listener to respond. It’s like adding “...right?” in English, but softer.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You’ll hear [ですね] constantly in small talk—nodding + [ですね] is a classic way to show you’re listening and being harmonious.
Phrase Breakdown
です
desu
[dess]
to be (polite copula); is/are
Polite sentence-ending copula used to state or confirm information. Commonly used in conversation to be polite.
今日はいい天気です。
Today is nice weather.
ね
ne
[neh]
right?; isn’t it?; (seeking agreement/confirmation)
Sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or confirm shared information; softer than a direct question.
この店は静かですね。
This shop is quiet, isn’t it?
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