よ
(yo)
Sentence-ending particle for emphasis or assertion
Usage Frequency
FREQUENT
N5
JLPT
よ
(yo)
Sentence-ending particle for emphasis or assertion
Usage Frequency
FREQUENT
N5
JLPT
Definition
Used to add emphasis or assertion similar to 'you know' or 'I tell you' in English.
How to Use
よ is attached to the end of a sentence to emphasize or assert the statement.
Common Usage
Sentence + よ
Context, Limitations and Specificities
When to use?
Used when you wish to emphasize a statement or provide new information to the listener.
Limitations and specificities
Cannot be used in formal or very polite settings.
Should not be overused as it can come across as pushy.
Example Sentences
これはおいしいよ。
これはおいしいよ。
Kore wa oishii yo.
This is delicious, you know.
明日は雨だよ。
あしたはあめだよ。
Ashita wa ame da yo.
It's going to rain tomorrow, you know.
これを見てよ。
これをみてよ。
Kore o mite yo.
Look at this, you know.
私の名前はさくらだよ。
わたしのなまえはさくらだよ。
Watashi no namae wa Sakura da yo.
My name is Sakura, you know.
図書館は静かだよ。
としょかんはしずかだよ。
Toshokan wa shizuka da yo.
The library is quiet, you know.
電車は7時に出るよ。
でんしゃはしちじにでるよ。
Densha wa shichi-ji ni deru yo.
The train leaves at 7 o'clock, you know.
もうご飯ができたよ。
もうごはんができたよ。
Mou gohan ga dekita yo.
The meal is ready, you know.
この映画は面白いよ。
このえいがはおもしろいよ。
Kono eiga wa omoshiroi yo.
This movie is interesting, you know.
公園はあそこだよ。
こうえんはあそこだよ。
Kouen wa asoko da yo.
The park is over there, you know.
猫が好きだよ。
ねこがすきだよ。
Neko ga suki da yo.
I like cats, you know.