よ
Meanings
- Sentence-ending particle for emphasis
- Adds assertion or emotional nuance to statements
- Used when you want to make something feel more definite or reassuring
About this pattern
Explanation
The particle よ at the end of a sentence highlights the information as something the speaker believes strongly or wants the listener to pay attention to. It can convey reassurance, friendliness, urgency, or insistence depending on the tone. It does not change the basic meaning of the sentence, but it adds a nuance: the speaker is certain, sharing new information, or encouraging agreement. Use よ with casual or informal speech; it usually feels warmer and is common in conversations with friends, family, or peers. It is not typically used in very formal situations.
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Example sentences
There is a test tomorrow, you know.
This book is interesting, you know.
I’ll go to bed early today.
He’s a student, you know.
Eat, quickly.
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