N5 grammar
〜よ
yo
Telling someone something new
Formationsentence + よ
よ marks the sentence as news for the listener: you know this, they do not. It adds a small push, which is why it grates when the listener knew already. Use it to warn, to correct, or to reassure.
Examples
〜よ is marked in each sentence. Tap any word for its dictionary entry.
下着は着けたままでいいですよ。
You can wear your undershirt.
リムジンを使うといいですよ。
You should take the shuttle bus.
すっごくいいものを見つけたよ!
I've found something amazing!
今度の水曜日ならいいですよ。
Next Wednesday will be fine.
車のバッテリーが上がってるよ。
The car battery is dead.