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ja — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • right adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
  • yeah particle An informal way of saying "yes."
  • yes particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.

Senses

ja is used for these senses in English:

  • I do A traditional phrase said by each of the prospective spouses during a wedding ceremony in order to accept the marriage.
  • right I have listened to what you just said and I acknowledge your assertion or opinion, regardless of whether I agree with it (opinion) or can verify it (assertion).
  • yes An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
  • yes Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

right — full definition

  1. adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
  2. adj Positioned on the side opposite to the left; toward the east when facing north.
  3. noun A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
  4. adv Immediately, or exactly.
  5. verb To correct something, or to restore something to an upright position.

yeah — full definition

  1. particle An informal way of saying "yes."
  2. intj An exclamation of excitement or triumph.

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