JLPT N5 grammar

〜よmeaning and usage

Meaning

Sentence-final よ presents a statement to the listener with emphasis or confidence.

How to form it

  • sentenceよ

How it is used

Ends a sentence that tells the listener something new or the speaker's firm view, often as a reminder. Overused with superiors, it can sound pushy. 「ね」 seeks agreement; 「よね」 checks a belief.

Examples

  1. 太郎はいい子だよ。

    Taro is a good kid, you know.

  2. あ、かさを忘れていますよ。

    Oh, you're forgetting your umbrella.

  3. この店のケーキ、おいしいよ。

    This shop's cake is delicious, you know.

  4. いいえ、テストは来週の月曜日ですよ。

    No, the test is next Monday.

About the example The sentence-final よ emphasizes the speaker's statement that Taro is a good kid and directs it to the listener.