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Desu Ne vs Desu Yo

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koox
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Desu Ne vs Desu Yo

Postby koox » September 4th, 2009 9:11 am

Mina-san,

could you please let me know what the difference is between desu ne (softer then desu)
and desu yo.

Thank you very much in advance,

Sayonara

koox
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Desu Ne vs Desu Yo 2

Postby koox » September 7th, 2009 10:38 am

Mina san,

As I am progressing in the courses I think I understand better the difference but I need your confirmation of the following:

Desu-ne is used in a dialogue when you wish to hear out the other person you are talking to. It is like an invitation for the other to talk.

Desu-yo is like desu but a little softer (used when you speak but not when you are writing)

???

is that right?

Arigato gozaimass

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hatch_jp
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Postby hatch_jp » September 7th, 2009 12:00 pm

Desu Yo is more assertive.
Desu Ne is used in indirect questions.

koox
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Postby koox » September 10th, 2009 3:44 pm

Domo arigato.
Naruhodo.

(might as well practice when I reply ;))

Dja mata

K

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