Are there other ways to say "Yes" in Japanese?

うん (un) — yeah: Casual, with friends and family; ええ (ē) — yes: Slightly softer, conversational; common in polite speech; そうです (sō desu) — that's right: Confirming a fact someone stated.

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How to say “Yes” in Japanese

Q: How do you say "Yes" in Japanese?

はい (hai). はい often means "I'm listening" or "I understand" rather than agreement, so don't take it as a firm yes. In speech it is also used to answer a roll call or to say "here you go" when handing something over.

はい

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はい often means "I'm listening" or "I understand" rather than agreement, so don't take it as a firm yes. In speech it is also used to answer a roll call or to say "here you go" when handing something over.

Other ways to say it

Japanese	Pronunciation	Meaning	When to use it
うん	un	yeah	Casual, with friends and family
ええ	ē	yes	Slightly softer, conversational; common in polite speech
そうです	sō desu	that's right	Confirming a fact someone stated

In a sentence

はい、わかりました。
Hai, wakarimashita.
Yes, understood.

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