Meaning
よ is a sentence-final particle that emphasizes statements and asserts information the listener doesn't already know. It conveys the speaker's strong opinion or presents factual information meant to inform or convince. Unlike ね which seeks agreement on shared knowledge, よ introduces new or important information that the speaker wants to highlight.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 语气助词 | 句子＋よ |
Examples
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この店は とても 有名ですよ。
This restaurant is really famous, you know! -
わたしの 家から 駅までは 遠いですよ。
My house is quite far from the station, I'm telling you. -
これは あなたの かさですよ。
This is your umbrella, I'm telling you!
Summary
- よ emphasizes new information the listener doesn't know
- Expresses the speaker's strong assertion or opinion
- Differs from ね: よ informs with new facts; ね seeks shared agreement