ね

Etymology 1
.

Etymology 2
Probably related to, as negative forms cross-linguistically are commonly used as confirmation particles.

Particle

 * 1)  emphasis and question marker particle; asks for confirmation; right?; eh?; isn't it, innit?
 * 2)  particle that softens a request, or conveys friendliness; okay?; please?
 * 3) meaningless filler particle, which may also have a softening effect when introducing information; well...; you see...
 * 1)  particle that softens a request, or conveys friendliness; okay?; please?
 * 2) meaningless filler particle, which may also have a softening effect when introducing information; well...; you see...
 * 1) meaningless filler particle, which may also have a softening effect when introducing information; well...; you see...
 * 1) meaningless filler particle, which may also have a softening effect when introducing information; well...; you see...
 * 1) meaningless filler particle, which may also have a softening effect when introducing information; well...; you see...

Usage notes
Sense 1 is used at such a frequency that it is often absent in a normal English translation, instead expressed with general inflection of voice, or context. It can also imply agreement. A common usage of it is in conjunction with particle, as.

Sense 3 is similar to filler particle in usage and placement, but is different in that it sounds more gentle, and also can be used in more polite situations (e.g. the common filler usage of, where  becomes part of the filler particle, and ignores its own grammatical meaning and usual syntax).

Synonym


 * な (na)

Interjection

 * 1)  used to catch listener’s attention; hey
 * 2)  I know, right?
 * 3)  please?
 * 1)  please?