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yes in Japanese

yes in Japanese is やった, よし, はい — yes means used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.

yes in Japanese

やった
intj
Pronounced: yatta
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
よし
intj
Pronounced: yoshi
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
はい
intj
Pronounced: hai
An exclamation of pleasure or approval, usually transcribed with an exclamation point.
はい
intj
Pronounced: hai
Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
はい
particle
Pronounced: hai
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
ええ
particle
Pronounced: ee
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
うん
particle
Pronounced: un
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.
いいえ
particle
Pronounced: iie
Used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement.

What does "yes" mean?

  1. particle Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.
    ""Do you want more coffee?" "Yes, please.""
  2. intj An exclamation of pleasure, triumph, or approval.
    ""Yes!" he shouted as the last-second shot went in."
  3. noun An affirmative answer or vote.
    "The motion passed with 40 yeses and 2 noes."
  4. verb To agree with or flatter someone by constantly agreeing with them.
    "He just yesses the boss instead of pushing back with real feedback."

yes in a sentence

  • "Do you want more coffee?" "Yes, please."
  • She said yes to his proposal.
  • "Yes!" he shouted as the last-second shot went in.
  • The motion passed with 40 yeses and 2 noes.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "yes" in Japanese?

"yes" in Japanese is やった, よし, はい. yes means: Used to show agreement, acceptance, or confirmation.

How do you pronounce やった?

"yes" in Japanese is やった, pronounced "yatta".

How do you use "yes" in a sentence?

Example: ""Do you want more coffee?" "Yes, please."" In Japanese, "yes" is やった, よし, はい.

Are there other ways to say "yes" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "yes": やった, よし, はい, ええ, うん, いいえ.

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