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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

I read books and magazines to keep up with the times.
In countries such as Norway and Finland, they have lots of snow in the winter.
Although many pay lip service to the idea of affirmative action, in reality, very few minorities get hired.
There are so many fine scratches and dents on its surface, it's no use polishing it.
He saw brightly-colored birds, flowers and leaves.

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