ぜ
JLPT Level: N5
Meanings
Strong emphasis
Forceful assertion
Friendly or familiar emphasis
Rough masculine emphasis
Usage
Verb (dictionary form) + ぜ
い-adjective + ぜ
Noun + だぜ
Na-adjective + だぜ
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.
行くぜ!
いくぜ!
I'm going! / We're going!
楽しいぜ、みんなでやろう。
たのしいぜ、みんなでやろう。
This is fun, everyone, let's do it.
あの店、安いぜ。
あのみせ、やすいぜ。
That shop is cheap, you know.
静かだぜ。ここは静かにしてくれ。
しずかだぜ。ここはしずかにしてくれ。
It's quiet—keep it down here.