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JLPT N5 · Yes, no & replies

はい

yes

Stroke order of はい

2 characters, 5 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

は · 3 strokesい · 2 strokes

Memory trick

HAI — 'hi!' as you raise your hand: yes

Parts: Polite yes or 'here' when called

The characters in はい

  • は は — ha (3 strokes)
  • い い — i (2 strokes)

Example sentence

はい、分かりました。

はい、わかりました。

Yes, I understand.

More words: Yes, no & replies

いいえnoええyes (casual)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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