Grammar

〜よ

Reading: よ

Meanings: emphasis

Explanation

introduction

explanation

The sentence-ending particle *よ* adds emphasis. It signals that you are telling the listener something they might not know, or asserting your point with conviction.

explanation

Think of *よ* as saying *you know!* or *I tell you!*. It draws the listener's attention to new or important information. It can sound assertive, so use it when you genuinely want to inform or convince.

structure

Example sentences

田中たなかさんは日本にほん語ごが上手じょうずですよ。
Tanaka-san wa nihongo ga jouzu desu yo.
Mr. Tanaka is good at Japanese, you know.
明日あしたは日曜にちよう日びですよ。
Ashita wa nichiyoubi desu yo.
Tomorrow is Sunday, you know.
私わたしはラーメンが好すきですよ。
Watashi wa raamen ga suki desu yo.
I like ramen, you know.

Practice exercises

usage_japanese
あの映画えいがはおもしろい{placeholder}。
Answer: よ
usage_japanese
明日あしたは雨あめだ{placeholder}。
Answer: よ
usage_japanese
この店みせは安やすい{placeholder}！
Answer: よ
usage_japanese
おいしい{placeholder}！
Answer: よ
usage_japanese
明日あしたは休やすみだ{placeholder}。
Answer: よ
usage_japanese
この本ほんはおもしろい{placeholder}。
Answer: よ
usage_japanese
あの店みせは安やすくておいしいです{placeholder}。
Answer: よ
usage_japanese
これは本当ほんとうだ{placeholder}。
Answer: よ