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JLPT N5 · Yes, no & replies

ええ

yes (casual)

Stroke order of ええ

2 characters, 4 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

え · 2 strokesえ · 2 strokes

Memory trick

EE — 'eh' with a casual nod: yes

Parts: Softer, more casual than はい

The characters in ええ

  • え え — e (2 strokes)
  • え え — e (2 strokes)

Example sentence

ええ、そうですね。

Yes, that's right.

More words: Yes, no & replies

はいyesいいえnoうんyeah; uh-huhううんnope; no (casual)そうですthat's rightそうですかis that so?; I seeそうso; that way; really?なるほどI seeちがいますthat's wrong; noだいじょうぶall right; OKいいですit's fine; no thanksあのうum; excuse meええとlet me see; uhさあwell; come on

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