Grammar JLPT Level N5 - Lesson 2

Structure of よ:

Sentence + よ

Details about よ:

The particle よ is what's known as a sentence ending particle. Its primary function is to present information that the speaker believes is new to the listener, often adding a sense of assertion or emphasis. As is typical for particles of this type, it is placed directly at the end of a complete sentence.

この映画(えいが)は面白(おもしろ)いよ。
This movie is interesting!
図書館(としょかん)はあそこだよ。
The library is over there!

While よ typically introduces new facts, it is frequently combined with the particle ね. When used together as よね, it seeks agreement from the listener, creating a nuance similar to asking '..., right?'. The speaker is essentially stating a belief and expecting the listener to share that same opinion.

今日(きょう)は休(やす)みだよね。
Today is a holiday, right?
日本語(にほんご)は難(むずか)しいよね。
Japanese is difficult, isn't it?

Caution

You may have observed that a noun is followed by だ, whereas an い-Adjective is not. This isn't a special rule for よ; it reflects the standard conjugation patterns for い-Adjectives and な-Adjectives that you've already learned. For a more polite tone, ですよ can be used after any of these word types (nouns or adjectives).

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