How to use Japanese particles よ and わ
How to use Japanese particles よ and わ. In Japanese there are many particles used commonly such as を, が ,は , も … These words are used very commonly in ordinary conversation. In this article, Learn Japanese daily will introduce to you particles よ and わ.
How to use Japanese particles よ and わ
Particle よ
1. The way to say in order to notice when you make listeners become aware
木村さんは帰ってたんだよ。
きむらさんはかえってたんだよ。
kimurasan ha kaettetandayo.
Mr. Kimura has come back.
インドのカレーは辛いですよ。(Said to someone who doesn’t know how spicy it is.)
いんどのかれいはからいですよ。
indonokarei ha karaidesuyo.
Indian curry is spicy.
2. The way of speaking which express an unpleasant.
君をずっと待ってたんだよ。
きみをずっとまってたんだよ。
kimi o zutto mattetandayo.
I’ve been waiting for you all this time.
3. Express suggestions, ask, remind
明日早く起きなさいよ。
あしたはやくおきなさいよ。
ashita hayaku okinasaiyo.
Get up early tomorrow!
ちょっと、待ってよ！
ちょっと、まってよ。
chotto, matteyo!
Hey, Wait!
4. Express invitation
ごはんを食べるよ。
ごはんをたべるよ。
gohan o taberuyo.
Let’s eat!
行くよ。
いくよ。
ikuyo.
Let’s go.
Particle わ
1. The way of speaking softly, gently
本当に君に会いたいわ。
ほんとうにきみにあいたいわ。
hontou ni kimi ni aitaiwa.
I really want to see you.
知っているわ.
しっているわ。
shiteiruwa.
I know this.
2. The way of speaking that expresses emotion, admiration
その絵はとてもきれいなわ。
そのえはとてもきれいなわ。
sono e ha totemo kireinawa.
The picture is very beautiful.
コンサート は素晴らしかったわ。
こんさあとはすばらしかったわ。
Konsaato wa subarashikatta wa
The concert was really great.
The particle わ often has the same meaning with particle よ, but わ is more softly, and is often used by women.
Above is the common how to use particles わ and よ. Please learn other particles in Japanese particles on Learn Japanese daily.
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