さて

さて
conjunction, interjection
well, now then
grammatical
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)

Related Words

Compare: では (well then, so)
Compare: じゃあ (well, then)
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Added 2026.1.9 20:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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