English–Japanese

“yeah” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

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Example

うん、わかります。u n wa ka ri ma su

Yeah, I understand.

Illustration for うん (yeah)

How to say “yeah” in Japanese

“Yeah” in Japanese is うん (un).

Expresses an informal yes or shows that the speaker agrees with what was said.

Full entry for うん: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with うん

うん、わかりました。u n wa ka ri ma shi ta

Yeah, I understand.

うん、その方法で大丈夫です。u n so no hō hō de dai jō bu de su

Yeah, that method works for me.

Tips for using うん

  • Japanese speakers often use うん (un) repeatedly in a conversation to show agreement or that they are following the speaker, especially in relaxed settings.

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