Translation of Japanese word "さて" to English
さて
さて
[sate]
IPA: /sate/
Meaning
VerbAccurately, competently, satisfactorily.
How to use
さて (sate) — 'well / now then / right then'. Used to transition to a new topic. さて、始めましょう！ — Well then, let's begin!
🇬🇧 English
well / now then
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: さて
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): さて
Romaji Transcription: sate
Example Sentences
さて、今日の予定は何ですか。
さて 今日の よていは なにですか
Well, what are your plans for today?
さて、始めましょう。
さて はじめましょう
Now then, let's start.
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Common phrases
- さて、〜しましょう— Well then, let's ~
Frequency rank: #271 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "さて" mean?▼
The Japanese word "さて" means "well / now then" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to start a conversation or to change the subject.".
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