Japanese grammar · ≈ JLPT N5 · Beginner 1
〜よ／〜ね~ yo / ~ ne
share or confirm information
Add 〜よ to share information the listener may not know, and 〜ね to check or invite agreement with something believed.
How it works
The other person does not yet know tomorrow’s weather. Use 「よ」 to share information you know.
You have heard when the movie starts and want to check that you remember correctly. Use 「ね」 to ask for confirmation.
When you are enjoying delicious food together, saying 「おいしいですね」 invites the other person to agree.
Place 「よ」 and 「ね」 at the end of a complete sentence, as in 「ですよ」 and 「ですね」.
In the pancake example, 「よ」 makes a recommendation: I know they are delicious, and I am sharing that information with you.
In the Friday example, 「ね」 checks what the speaker already believes. If you do not know the date at all, ask for it first.
Example sentences
- このkonoお店omiseのnoパンケーキ、pankeekiおいしいですoishiidesuよ。yo
The pancakes at this shop are delicious.
- 来週raishuuのno
In a conversation
- A明日は駅前のカフェ集合ですね。
A: We're meeting at the cafe in front of the station tomorrow, right?
- Bはい、そうです。東口のカフェ
Check yourself
Level 1 · Recognise
Which sentence is correct?
Level 1 · Recognise
Listen and choose the meaning
Level 2 · Build
Put the words in order
We're meeting at the cafe in front of the station tomorrow, right?
Level 3 · Use
What goes in the blank?
Bカフェは入口の近くで 。
Cafe B is near the entrance, you know.
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