JLPT N5 Beginner
うん
Casual affirmative, hesitation sound, or grunt of exertion.
Readings
Other forms
うーん drawn out when thinking
うんうん repeated to show you're listening
うむ a more masculine or formal-sounding grunt of acknowledgement
1 Interjection
Yeah" / "Uh-huh
Indicates agreement or acknowledgment in a casual context, functioning as an informal “yes.”
Example
A これ 、 美味しい ？
B うん 、 すごく 美味しい よ 。
[A:] Is this good? [B:] Yeah, it's really delicious.
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2 Interjection
Hmm..." / "Well...
Expresses hesitation, doubt, or the act of pondering a difficult question.
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3 Interjection
Ugh" / "Oof
Represents a guttural sound made during physical exertion or when bearing strain.
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