How to Say ‘They're strong, you know’ in Japanese
強いですよ
tsuyoi desu yo
[tsoo-YOY dess yo]
💬 Usage Tip: Ending with よ means you're telling the listener something you think they don't know yet. It's friendly and confident, but overusing it can sound pushy.
Phrase Breakdown
強い
tsuyoi
[tsoo-YOY]
strong
An i-adjective meaning strong or powerful, often used for teams and players.
このチームはとても強いです。
This team is very strong.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
よ
yo
[yo]
end particle for emphasis
Adds emotional emphasis or certainty.
行くよ！
I'm going!
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