JLPT N5 Grammar ですね | Meaning, Usage, Examples & Practice (Right? / Isn't it?)

JLPT N5 Grammar: ですね

Right? / Isn't it? / You know? – Soft & natural tag question

JLPT N5 文法 ですね 解説

Looking for the meaning of ですね for JLPT N5? This guide explains how to use this soft tag question to make your Japanese sound natural and polite.

🚀 Quick JLPT N5 Warm-up Quiz (Think 5 seconds!)

Q1: You want to confirm “It’s cold today, right?” How do you say it?
A. 今日は寒いです
B. 今日は寒いですね

Answer: B

Quick Summary

Grammar Point
ですね
Meaning
Right? / Isn't it? / You know?
Usage
Soft tag question
Example

It's cold today, isn't it?
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What does ですね mean?

ですね (Desu ne) is a very common and natural tag question. It softens your statement and seeks agreement from the listener, like “right?”, “isn’t it?”, or “you know?” in English.

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How to Pronounce ですね

Pronunciation: de-su ne (で・す・ね)

Examples & Mini Dialogue


It's cold today, isn't it?

This is delicious, right?

Japanese is difficult, isn't it?
Mini Dialogue
A: 今日は暑いですね。
B: そうですね。

When to Use ですね in Real Japan

  • Small talk about weather
  • Sharing opinions and seeking agreement
  • Making conversation flow naturally
  • Polite confirmation

Common Mistakes

✕ Using ですね in very formal writing
✓ Use in casual & semi-polite conversation

JLPT N5 Practice Questions

1. “This is beautiful, isn't it?”

  • A. これはきれいです。
  • B. これはきれいですね。
Show AnswerCorrect: B
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About the Instructor

This lesson is taught by Anup Sensei, an experienced Japanese language instructor at Gogaku Language & Training Center in Pokhara. He has studied and worked in Japan and specializes in practical JLPT preparation and real-life communication skills.

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すみません | 失礼します | どうぞ | ですね | ありがとうございます

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ですね mean?

It is a tag question meaning "right?", "isn't it?", or "you know?" to seek agreement.

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