JLPT N5 Beginner
はい
Polite yes, acknowledgement, or response
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1 Interjection
"Yes" / "That's correct"
Functions as the standard polite affirmative response to questions or confirmation of facts.
Example
A これ は あなた の ペン です か ？
B はい 、 そう です 。
A: Is this your pen? B: Yes, it is.
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2 Interjection
"Okay" / "I understand"
Indicates active listening and comprehension without necessarily implying agreement with the speaker’s opinion.
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3 Interjection
"Here!" / "Here you go"
Serves as a verbal cue when acknowledging one’s name in a roll call or presenting an item to someone.
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4 Interjection
"Pardon?" / "What was that?"
Requests repetition or clarification of a previous statement when spoken with a rising intonation.
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