Vocabulary

What does 否 (いや, iya) mean?

否 (いや, iya) means no, negation.

Quick facts
Readingいや
Romajiiya
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
いや
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkiya

no, negation

Example sentences

  • It's a situation where I can't say no.

  • He clearly said no.

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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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