What it literally says

as for today, it is hot, isn't it

Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.

When to use it

The ne is what makes it small talk rather than a statement. Weather is the default opener in Japan.

Next in Weather and Seasons

• It's humid蒸し暑いですね
• The autumn leaves are beautiful紅葉が綺麗ですね
• The cherry blossoms are beautiful桜が綺麗ですね
• The rainy season has started梅雨が始まりました
• What's the weather tomorrow?明日の天気はどうですか
• I forgot my umbrella傘を忘れました

The rest of the phrasebook

• Greetings挨拶14
• Thanks and Politeness感謝13
• Apologies謝罪13
• Yes, No and Understanding返事14
• Introductions自己紹介13
• Small Talk雑談13
• Numbers and Counting数14
• Time and Dates時間13
• Asking Directions道案内14
• Trains and Stations電車15
• Taxis and Busesタクシー13
• Hotels and Ryokan宿14
• Restaurants and Ordering食事16
• Allergies and Food Restrictions食事制限13
• Convenience Stores and Shopping買い物14
• Money and Payment支払い13
• Temples and Sightseeing観光13
• Onsen and Public Baths温泉13
• Health and Pharmacy体調14
• Emergencies緊急14
• Lost Things and Trouble困りごと13
• Phone and Internet通信12
• Reactions and Compliments相づち13
• Goodbyes別れ13

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