JLPT N5 Beginner
ううん
Casual “no” or a sound of hesitation
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Other forms
うーん often used for the "thinking" sound
1 Interjection
No" / "Nuh-uh
Serves as the informal conversational equivalent of いいえ to express negation or disagreement.
Example
A 寒く ない ？
B ううん 、 大丈夫 。
[A:] Aren't you cold? [B:] Nah, I'm fine.
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2 Interjection
Hmm..." / "Well...
Represents a long, often low-pitched groan used when thinking deeply or struggling with a decision.
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