よ
Frequency rank: 20.
- hey; youat sentence-end; indicates certainty, emphasis, contempt, request, etc.
- heyafter a noun; used when calling out to someone
- hey; hold onin mid-sentence; used to catch one's breath or get someone's attention
- yo; hey
particle
Generated: This usage is informal and serves as an attention-grabbing interjection or greeting among friends or peers. It can be used to initiate a conversation or call someone over.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes a casual greeting similar to the first, often used to express friendliness or approachability.
Generated: This phrase is used to ask someone to pause or wait for a moment, generally when something needs immediate attention or clarification.
interjection (kandoushi)
Generated: This term serves as a casual and friendly salutation similar to "hey," often used in relaxed social settings among acquaintances or friends.