よー

Alternative writings: よう, よお
Frequency:
1

An informal interjection used to call attention or greet someone (like 'hey' or 'yo').

InterjectionFamiliar Language

Examples

よー、ちょっと手伝ってくれない?

Hey, could you give me a hand for a moment?

よー、久しぶり!元気だった?

Yo — long time no see! How have you been?

よー、そこの君!少し待ってくれ。

Hey you there! Wait a moment.

2

A particle-like empathetic/affectionate form of 'よ' used at the end of sentences to add emphasis or warmth.

Particle

Examples

早く来てよー。もう待ってるから。

Come quickly, okay? I'm already waiting.

そんなに心配しなくていいよー、全部うまくいくから。

You don't need to worry so much — it'll all work out.

もう終わったよー。手伝ってくれてありがとう。

It's finished now. Thanks for helping.