さて

Meanings

Usage patterns

• さて、〈動どう詞し〉ましょうwell then, let's (do something) — used to move on to the next action

  さて、そろそろ出しゅっ発ぱつしましょう。

  Well then, let's get going soon.

• さて、〈事こと〉ですがnow, as for (topic) — used to introduce the main subject after some preamble

  さて、本ほん日じつの議ぎ題だいですが、来らい年ねん度どの予よ算さんについてです。

  Now, as for today's agenda, it concerns next year's budget.