ぜ
Emphatic Suggestion (masculine)
ze
TypeFinal
JLPT Leveln4
Summary
A masculine sentence-ending particle used to assert something or make a casual invitation.
Usage Rules
- •Assertion: casual, masculine emphasis
- •Invitation: 行こうぜ = let's go
- •More casual than ぞ
- •Mostly used by young men
- •Softer than ぞ, often used among friends
- •Can add a rough/streetwise tone
Example Sentences
行こうぜ！
Let's go!
それはすごいぜ。
That's amazing, man.
はやくやろうぜ。
Let's do it quickly.
あしたまたあおうぜ。
Let's meet again tomorrow.
だいじょうぶだぜ。
It's fine, trust me.
Common Mistake
Using ぜ in polite or formal conversations (it's very casual/masculine).