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Japanese Particles: よ (yo)⁣

Japanese Particles: よ (yo)⁣

THE PARTICLE よ yo⁣

It’s used to emphasize new information, or to stress an order, prohibition or invitation. ⁣
よ is not usually translated, but it’s similar to “you know”, or “I tell you.⁣”

おいしいですよ。
(Oishii desu yo)
I tell you, it’s delicious.⁣

お酒が飲めないよ。
(Osake ga nomenai yo)
I can’t drink alcohol, you know.⁣

More examples:⁣
メアリさんはアメリカ人ですよ。
(Meari-san wa Amerika jin desu yo)
Mary is an American, I tell you!⁣

あの映画はすごく良かったよ。
(Ano eiga wa sugokku yokatta yo)
That movie was very good (you know).⁣

勉強しなさいよ!
(Benkyou shinasai yo!)
Study!⁣

旅行に行きましょうよ。
(Ryokou ni ikimashou yo)
Let’s have a trip.⁣

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