さて

さて

conjunction, interjection

well, now then

1. well, now then

Used to transition to a new topic or to signal a change in conversation direction. Often introduces something more important.

さて、本題(ほんだい)に入(はい)りましょう。

Well then, let's get to the main topic.

さて、次(つぎ)の質問(しつもん)です。

Now, for the next question.

さて、今日(きょう)の会議(かいぎ)では三(みっ)つの点(てん)について話(はな)し合(あ)いたいと思(おも)います。

Well then, in today's meeting I'd like to discuss three points.

さて、話題(わだい)を変(か)えましょう。

Well then, let's change the subject.

さて、最後(さいご)の発表(はっぴょう)に移(うつ)ります。

Now, we'll move on to the final presentation.

さて、皆(みな)さんの意見(いけん)をお聞(き)きしたいと思(おも)います。

Now then, I would like to hear everyone's opinions.

2. well then (starting action)

Used when about to begin doing something.

さて、どうしようかな。

Now then, what should I do?

Thinking aloud

さて、そろそろ帰(かえ)りましょうか。明日(あした)も早(はや)いですから。

Well now, shall we head home soon? We have an early day tomorrow.

さて、仕事(しごと)を始(はじ)めるか。

Now then, shall I get to work?

さて、昼(ひる)ご飯(はん)でも食(た)べに行(い)こうか。

Well, shall we go get some lunch?

さて、準備(じゅんび)もできたし、そろそろ出(で)かけましょうか。

Well, the preparations are done, so shall we head out?

さて is used to transition to a new topic or begin something.

USAGE:

Placed at the beginning of a sentence
Often followed by a comma in writing
Signals a shift in topic or start of action

COMMON PATTERNS:

さて、～ましょう (well, let's ~)
さて、問題(もんだい)は～ (now, the problem is ~)
さてさて (well well - emphasis/deliberation)

SIMILAR WORDS:

では: well then, so (more formal)
じゃあ: well, then (casual)
さて: well, now (neutral, topic change)

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Added 2026.1.9 20:41 · Revised 2026.3.14 8:04

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