ぞ
Emphatic Assertion (masculine)
zo
TypeFinal
JLPT Leveln4
Summary
Strong assertive particle used mostly by men. Can indicate determination, warning, or self-talk.
Usage Rules
- •Strong assertion: I tell you / for sure
- •Warning: 危ないぞ = watch out!
- •Self-talk: thinking out loud
- •Determination: やるぞ = I'll do it!
- •Mostly used by men in casual speech
- •More emphatic than よ
Example Sentences
おくれるぞ！
You're going to be late!
ここでまっているぞ。
I'll be waiting here (assertive).
がんばるぞ！
I'll do my best!
かじだぞ！
Fire!
これでさいごだぞ。
This is the last one, I'm telling you.
Common Mistake
Using ぞ with polite forms or in formal settings (ぞ is very casual and masculine).