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ya
particle, copula, interjection

English Meaning(s) for や

particle
  1. such things as ...; and ... and (used for non-exhaustive lists related to a specific time and place)
  2. the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as (after the dictionary form of a verb)
copula
  1. be; is
interjection
  1. o; oh (punctuational exclamation in haiku, renga, etc.)
  2. huh; what (interjection expressing surprise)
  3. hi
  4. yes; what?
particle
  1. yes?; no?; is it?; isn't it? (indicates a question)

Stroke Order Diagrams for や

Sample Sentences for や

What should we do with people who are very sick or hurt and can't get better?
Milk is made into butter and cheese.
She came here as soon as she heard it.
We take air and water for granted.
No, I don't. What's he like?

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