What is 'はい' called in English?

'はい' in English is called "Yes". Yes refers to: 肯定の返事、同意または承諾の表現。

How do you pronounce 'Yes' and 'はい'?

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What is an example sentence for Yes in Japanese?

English: "Did you finish your homework? Yes, I did." | Japanese: "宿題終わった？はい、終わりました。"

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yes Meaning in Japanese (yes 英語意味)

はい

はい in English:yes

IPA:haɪ

Quick Answer • 要約

yes の日本語の意味は「はい」です。 (肯定の返事、同意または承諾の表現。)

Definitions of Yes

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interjection
はい
An affirmative answer or an expression of agreement or assent.
肯定の返事、同意または承諾の表現。

Example Sentences

casual

“Did you finish your homework? Yes, I did.”

宿題終わった？はい、終わりました。

casual

“Yes, I would love to join the party tonight.”

はい、今夜のパーティーに参加したいです。

formal

“She nodded, indicating a clear 'yes' to the proposal.”

彼女はうなずき、提案に対する明確な「はい」を示した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

indeed exactly alright agreed

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

no nope nay negative

Inflected Word Forms

nounyes-man

adjectiveyes-or-no

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

say yescollocation

To agree to something or accept a proposal.

yes, pleaseexpression

A polite way to accept an offer or request.

yes, and...expression

An improvisational theatre technique to build on an idea, or to agree and add more information.

yes Meaning in Japanese (yes 英語 意味)