Yo
よ (Yo) is a Japanese particle meaning “hey, you, hey, hey”.
Meanings
- particlehey; youat sentence-end; indicates certainty, emphasis, contempt, request, warning, etc.
- particleheyafter a noun; used when calling out to someone
- particlehey; hold onin mid-sentence; used to catch one's breath or get someone's attention
- interjectionyo; hey
Examples
11時になっているよ。
It is already eleven.
田中さんのことを頼むよ。
Take care of Mr. Tanaka for me!
彼を誘わなくちゃだめよ。
You should definitely ask him out.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).