English–Japanese

“i tell you” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajizo

Example

父は「行くぞ」と言います。chichi wa i ku zo to i i ma su

My father says, "I am going, you know."

Illustration for ぞ (i tell you)

How to say “i tell you” in Japanese

“I tell you” in Japanese is ぞ (zo).

Turns a statement into a firm, emphatic message that the speaker presents as especially important to the listener.

Full entry for ぞ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ぞ

兄は「明日は試験だぞ」と、私に教えてくれました。ani wa asu wa shi ken da zo to watashi ni oshi e te ku re ma shi ta

My older brother told me, "The test is tomorrow!"

Tips for using ぞ

  • The phrase 行くぞ (iku zo) is a familiar energetic way to announce departure, while the same ending can sound overly strong in a polite conversation.

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