や

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Kana: や

Romaji: ya

Definitions

prt

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

int

3

punctuational exclamation in haiku, renga, etc.

4

interjection expressing surprise

5

hi

Note: male term or language

aux

6

plain copula

(Kansai-ben)

See also: だ

int

7

yes; what?

Note: archaism

prt

8

indicates a question

Note: archaism

Example Sentences

住(す)めば都(と)。

➥Wherever you live is the best place.

親(おや)の欲目(よくめ)。

➥The crow thinks her own birds fairest.

全力(ぜんりょく)でやれ。

➥Give it all you've got.

陰険(いんけん)な奴(やっこ)。

➥You are a snake!

卑屈(ひくつ)な奴(やっこ)。

➥Don't be a dog.

病(やまい)は気(き)から。

➥Care killed a cat.