JLPT N5 grammar

〜わmeaning and usage

Meaning

Sentence-final わ softly conveys the speaker's assertion, feeling, or intention.

How to form it

  • plain formわ

How it is used

A sentence-final particle gently stating the speaker's view, feeling or decision. With rising pitch it sounds feminine; young people seldom use it in daily speech, but it is common in fiction. With falling pitch, men and women both use it, especially in Kansai.

Examples

  1. 助かったわ。 ありがとう。

    That was a big help. Thank you.

  2. じゃあ、私はもう帰るわ。

    Well, I'm heading home now.

  3. この服、とてもすてきだわ。

    This outfit is really lovely.

  4. 赤いのより、青いほうがいいと思うわ。

    I think the blue one is better than the red one.