N5128/133

Verb (dictionary form) + ぜい-adjective + ぜNoun + だぜNa-adjective + だぜ

Meanings

  • Strong emphasis
  • Forceful assertion
  • Friendly or familiar emphasis
  • Rough masculine emphasis

About this pattern

Explanation

ぜ is a sentence-ending particle that adds strong, casual emphasis. It is commonly used by males in informal speech and can feel friendly or familiar among peers, but it can also come across as rough or masculine. It’s often used to motivate, warn, or express determination or excitement. Do not use in formal or polite contexts.

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Example sentences

行くぜ!

I'm going! / We're going!

楽しいぜ、みんなでやろう。

This is fun, everyone, let's do it.

あの店、安いぜ。

That shop is cheap, you know.

静かだぜ。ここは静かにしてくれ。

It's quiet—keep it down here.