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Romaji: yo
English Meaning: (sentence-final particle for order, suggestion, request or attracting hearer's attention)

Example Sentences:

あきらめるのは早すぎるよ。
akirameru no wa hayasugiru yo.
Don't give up too soon.
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どんなことでもあなたの力になりますよ。
don'na koto demo anata no chikara ni narimasu yo.
Whatever you do, I will support you.
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ほんの冗談だよ。
hon'no jōdan da yo.
I was just joking.
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これは毒キノコだから、食べられないよ!
kore wa dokukinoko da kara, taberarenai yo!
This mushroom is poisonous, you can't eat it!
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仕事を探しているなら、新聞の週末版を見るといいですよ。
shigoto o sagashiteiru nara, shinbun no shūmatsuban o miru to ii desu yo.
If you are looking for a job, look at the weekend edition of a newspaper.
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彼は自分のキャリアのためなら何でもするよ!
kare wa jibun no kyaria no tame nara nandemo suru yo!
For his career he is willing to do anything!
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外はすごく寒いから、ウールの帽子とマフラーを持って行くほうがいいよ。
soto wa sugoku samui kara, ūru no bōshi to mafurā o motte iku hō ga ii yo.
Outside it's very cold, better take your woolly hat and scarf with you.
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