English–Japanese
“yay” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyatta
Example
試合に勝って、やったと叫びました。shi ai ni ka tte ya tta to sake bi ma shi ta
After winning the game, I shouted, "Yay!"
How to say “yay” in Japanese
“Yay” in Japanese is やった (yatta).
Marks the moment when an effort pays off and the speaker celebrates the successful outcome.
Example sentences with やった
最後の問題を解き終え、やったと笑顔で言いました。sai go no mon dai o to ki o e ya tta to e gao de i i ma shi ta
After solving the last problem, I said, "Yay!" with a smile.
Tips for using やった
- Because やった (yatta) can report success or serve as a cry of joy, the surrounding situation and intonation distinguish its use.