This word goes at the end of a sentence. It makes your words sound soft or a little bit strong. People often use it to share their feelings or thoughts.
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This word goes at the end of a sentence. It makes your words sound soft or a little bit strong. People often use it to share their feelings or thoughts.
そんなこと、よくないわ。
That sort of thing isn't good, you know.
あら、昨日は本当に楽しかったわ。
Oh, yesterday was truly fun.
このケーキ、本当にきれいだわ。
This cake is really beautiful.
まあ、いいわ。気にしないで。
Oh well, it's fine. Don't worry about it.
This word makes your speech sound gentle. It often makes you sound like a traditional woman. Think of it like adding 'you know' to the end of a sentence. It shows your personal feeling.
This is different from "~wa yo". That one sounds stronger. It means "I am telling you". It is also different from "~wa ne". That one is softer. It asks for agreement. It is like a female "~ne".
Don't use this when you are a man speaking standard Japanese. It might sound like a joke.
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