GrammarJLPT N5
strong assertion particle
Particle

Definitions

  1. 1. adds force or indicates command
This is a sentence-ending particle used primarily by male speakers to add emphasis or assertion to a statement, similar to "I'm telling you" or "you know." It gives the sentence a strong, sometimes forceful tone and is common in casual male speech.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

You're late!

Sentence 2

I'm heading out now.

Sentence 3

I did it!

Sentence 4

I'm going to bed.

Sentence 5

This is no time to be laughing.