Vocabulary

What does ノー (noo) mean?

ノー means no.

Quick facts
Readingノー
Romajinoo
Part of speechinterjection
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ノー
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnoo

no

  1. 1interjection no
  2. 2prefix no; without; not needed

Example sentences

  • The courage to say no is also important.

  • He answered "no comment."

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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