や

1

such things as (non-exhaustive list related to a specific time and place); and ... and

2

the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as

Note: after the dictionary form of a verb

See also: や否や

3

punctuational exclamation in haiku, renga, etc.

4

interjection expressing surprise

5

hi

Note: male term or language

6

plain copula

(Kansai-ben)

See also: だ

7

yes; what?

Note: archaism

8

indicates a question

Note: archaism