sentence よ

Grammar Pattern

I tell you; you should know; for your information

sentence よ

I tell you; you should know; for your information

Casual

Explanation

This sentence-ending particle is used when the speaker believes the information is new to the listener. It marks the statement as an assertion or correction. The speaker positions themselves as the source of information. It adds confidence and emphasis without changing factual content.

Formation

Sentence + よ

Usage Notes

よ emphasizes that the speaker is providing information or correcting a belief. Using よ when the listener already knows the information can sound pushy or condescending. It is common in spoken Japanese and reflects speaker confidence. Tone and context strongly affect how forceful it sounds.
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