ぞ (zo)

Meaning & usage

ぞ is a sentence-final particle that adds emphasis or a warning to a statement, often used when telling someone off or alerting them. It attaches to plain-form verbs and i-adjectives at the end of a sentence, and the examples show a rough, masculine, casual tone.

Example sentences 8

1. 部長ぶちょうカンカンになって怒おこってたぞ。お前まえ何なにをしたんだよ。

   The section chief was really livid. What did you do?

2. 約束を守らないと、みんなから相手にされなくなるぞ。

   If you don't keep your promises, people won't take you seriously.

3. 買い物の割に遅かったな。どこぞでよろしくやっていたのか？

   You're pretty late to have just gone shopping. Have you been making out someplace?

4. 静かにしていろ。さもないとここから放り出すぞ。

   Keep silent, or I will throw you out of here.

5. 初めから意気込みすぎると、途中で息切れするぞ。

   You have to pace yourself or you'll choke halfway through.

6. あいつも海千山千だから、相手と取引させてもかなり手づよいぞ。

   With all of his tricks he has mastered, he will be able to deal with any formidable client.

7. 当面は彼に調子を合わせておいたほうがいいぞ。

   You should play along with him for the time being.

8. 自分の友達の悪口を言うなんてみっともないぞ。

   It's small of you to speak ill of your friends.