Grammar Info

N3 Lesson 6: 1/24

さてWell, Well then

Structure

さて + (New Topic) Phrase

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About さて

Acting as a conjunction, さて is a word used when one wants to change the topic of conversation, or is ready to move on to a new point. Usually it is translated as 'well', or 'well then'.

さて will appear at the beginning of a sentence, before the speaker highlights what the new topic is.

Fun Fact

Although さて is extremely rarely written in kanji, 扨(さて) or 偖(さて) may be seen every now and then. Both of these kanji have the same meaning of 'now' (now being the beginning of something new).

  • 扨(さて)、この問題(もんだい)の答(こた)えが分(わ)かる人(ひと)はいますか。
    Now, is there anyone here that knows the answer to this question.
  • 偖(さて)、その荷物(にもつ)をこの箱(はこ)の上(うえ)においてください。
    Now, please place that luggage on top of this box.

Examples

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    さて、順番(じゅんばん)に並(なら)べましたか。

    Well then, have you lined up in order?

    さて、出発(しゅっぱつ)してもいいでしょうか。

    Well then, may I take off?

    さて、行(い)きましょうか。

    Well then, shall we go?

    さて、準備(じゅんび)はできましたか。

    Well then, are you ready?

    さて、次(つぎ)のテーマは何(なに)にしますか？

    Well then, what would you like for the next theme?

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さて – Grammar Discussion

Most Recent Replies (1 in total)

  • Johnathan-Weir

    Johnathan-Weir

    I think a note should be made that the new topic has to have some connection to the previous. Otherwise if it’s completely unrelated ところで is better.

    According to this video at least:

    Additionly, I think it might be good having examples where さて is in the middle showing the transition between topics.

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