Back to lesson on particles again!  In Japanese, we have many types of particles, but the ones I will show you today are one of those that you often hear at the END of the sentence.  Previously, we covered some that are in the middle of the sentences, but these are a bit unique.  I have to say, although these particles are a bit different, they might be much simpler to learn, so you would be able to apply these as soon as you read through my lesson below! Let’s get started!  Read on!

What is NE(ね)particle? 

NE(ね)particle is often used to look for an agreement from your partner. In English, the expression is similar to “isn’t it?”.

Let me show you by using some examples.

• Kyou wa atsui desu ne. 今日は、暑いですね。（きょうは、あついですね。）- It’s hot today, isn’t it?

 

• Kono tsukue wa takai desu ne. この机は、高いですね。（この　つくえは　たかいですね。）-This desk is expensive, isn’t it?

 

• Kono kudamono wa oishiidesu ne. – このフルーツは、美味しいですね。（このフルーツは、おいしい　ですね。） This fruit is delicious, isn’t it?

 

As you can see, the major difference between Japanese and English is that we don’t put a question mark at the end of the sentence in Japanese, even though the meaning might be similar. Just remember, in writing, we don’t put a question mark like English when expressing with particle, Ne(ね).

 

What is YO(よ)particle? 

YO(よ) particle is also used at the end of the sentence, indicating emphasis on the statement you are making. It also adds a bit more friendly approach to the statement when using Yo(よ) softly while talking to your partner. We often use this particle when we are advising our partner on something.

Examples are:

• Kono okashi oishii desu yo . このお菓子、美味しいですよ。（このおかし、おいしいですよ。）- This snack is delicious.

 

• Nihon wa tanoshii desu yo. 日本は、楽しいですよ。にほんは、たのしいですよ。-Japan is fun.

 

• Omise wa kochira desu yo. お店は、こちらですよ。（お店は、こちらですよ。） – The store is this way.

 

• Kono hon wa benkyo no tameni katta houga iidesuyo. この本は、勉強のために　買った方がいいですよ。（このほんは、べんきょうのために　かったほうが　いいですよ。）-You better buy this book for your study.

 

Try making some sentences using these particles. Let me know if you have any questions on these!