Learn Japanese 101

Ne and Yo Particles

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?".

•Kyou wa atsui desu ne.
  今日は、暑いですね。
  It's hot today, isn't it?

•Kono tsukue wa takai desu ne.
  この机は、高いですね。
  This desk is expensive, isn't it?

•Kono kudamono wa oishiidesu ne.
このクハーツは、美味しいですね。
  This fruit is delicious, isn't it?

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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.

•Kono okashi oishii desu yo.
  このお菓子、美味しいですよ。
  This snack is delicious.

•Nihon wa tanoshii desu yo.
  日本は、楽しいですよ。
  Japan is fun.

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