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[いな()·]
yainaya
expression

Root Words:

[や + いな()·]
ya + inaya

English Meaning(s) for や否や

expression
  1. the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...
  2. whether or not

Meanings for each kanji in や否や

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

Stroke Order Diagrams for や否や

Sample Sentences for や否や

The instant he saw the policeman, he ran away.
He had no sooner got the letter than tore it in two.
I had no sooner left the house than it began to rain hard.
One Sunday morning George burst into the living room and said this.
As soon as I arrived at the destination, I called him.

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