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[やいな(否)·や]
yainaya
expression

Root Words:

[や + いな(否)·や]
ya + inaya

English Meaning(s) for や否や

expression
  1. the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...
  2. whether or not
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Meanings for each kanji in や否や

» negate; no; noes; refuse; decline; deny

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Sample Sentences for や否や

No sooner had Helen come home than she fell sick.
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She had hardly entered the cabin when the light went out.
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As soon as he caught sight of a policeman, he ran away.
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No sooner had the girl caught sight of the monster than she ran away.
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As soon as he caught sight of a policeman, he ran away.
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