JLPT N5 Beginner
あのね
Informal interjection to get attention or start a topic, like ‘hey, listen’ or ‘you know’
Readings
Other forms
あのさ more neutral/masculine
あのねえ more drawn out
あのさあ more drawn out
あんね very casual, often used by children
Interjection
"Hey..." / "You know..."
This casual interjection serves as a soft preface to a statement, signaling a desire for the listener’s focused attention.
Example
あの ね 、 今日 、 面白い こと が あっ た ん だ 。
Hey, you know, something interesting happened today.
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