VocabJLPT N5
yeah
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. yes
  2. 2. yeah
  3. 3. hum
  4. 4. oof
This is a casual, informal way to say "yes" in Japanese. It is used among friends, family, or people of equal or lower social status, and would be considered too casual in formal or polite situations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She said, "Come, okay?" and I said, "Yeah!"

Sentence 2

Should we ask the teacher about this? Yeah, let's do that.

Sentence 3

Don't just say yes so easily.

Sentence 4

Can I buy these clothes? Yeah, let's get them.

Sentence 5

Is this book good? Yeah, it's really good.