Indicates certainty or emphasis in A
2点
太郎はいい子だよ。
Taro is a good kid.
1点
お母さん、頭が痛いよ。
Mom, my head hurts.
3点
おいしいから食べてよ。
It's tasty so eat it.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
知ってるよ (I know!)
Notes
Can be combined with ね (よね) to request confirmation in your assertion/certainty.
Where this grammar is found
Genki I: Chapter 2
Nihongo So-Matome N4 (日本語総まとめ): 第4週 6日目
renshuu schedule packs: N5 Grammar pack
JLPT N5 / Beginner: Grammar for Jumble Quizzes
Nihongo So-Matome N4 (日本語総まとめ): 第4週 6日目
renshuu schedule packs: N5 Grammar pack
JLPT N5 / Beginner: Grammar for Jumble Quizzes
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