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* よ: assertive. It means that you are asserting what preceded the particle as information you are confident in. However, it is also used to "soften" the tone of a imperative sentence

* ね: agreement. Used when the speaker wants to verify or otherwise show agreement with the listener.

* っけ: doubt. Used when one is unsure of something. For example, 昨日だったっけ？ (''kinou datta kke')'), "Was it yesterday?". Often used when talking to oneself.

* な: emotion. Used when one wants to express a personal feeling, often wishful or explanation-seeking, behind his or her words. For example, 寿司を食べたいなぁ (''sushi wo tabetai naa''), "I want to eat sushi (so badly right now!)". A softer version of ね. Carries a somewhat masculine tone, but not limited to any particular gender.

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* さ: casualness. Used repetitively when describing something at length to the listener. Equivalent to the word "like" or "you know" in casual English conversation.

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