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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.
