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“Yo” indicates mild emphasis when the speaker is very sure of what she or he is saying.

このクッキーとてもおいしいですよ。

This cookie is delicious. ( so I recommend this cookie. )

It is often used to convey informarion which the listener doesn’t know.

パーティは何時なんじからですか。→　３時からですよ。

What time does the party start? → It starts at 3:00.　

You can use “yo” to get someone’s attention.

晩ばんごはんですよ！　 Dinner’s ready!!

“Yo” can also be used when the speaker is making a judgment, so be careful not to put too much stress on it, and do not overuse it; otherwise you might sound aggressive.

If you are a musical theatre fan and also interested in Japanese lauguage, I found another “stay home musical video ” in Japanese.

日本語でミュージカルの歌うたをきいてみましょう。

Seasons of Love from “RENT”

Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred 　日本語で言えますか？

わたしはこの歌が大好だいすきです。

” Ne ” indicates agreement, confirmation or sympathy.

暑いあつですね。→ そうですね 。 It is hot, isn’t it? → Yes, it is.（ I think so, too )

レッスンは４月からですね 。The lesson will start from April, am I right?

It can also soften a request.

また連絡れんらくしてくださいね。また連絡してね。 Please contact me again. (please keep in touch )

Sometimes the speaker will use ” ne ” in a monologue: in this case it indicates the speaker’s subjective reflection, trying to reach back into memories or thought.

日本にほんの食たべ物もので何なにがいちばん好すきですか。Among Japanese food, what do you like the best?

そうですね…（Let me see…)　お好このみ焼やきが大好だいすきです。 I love Okonomiyaki.