Translation and Meaning of: うん - un
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word うん (un) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: un
Kana: うん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Yes; uh huh
Meaning in English: yeah;uh huh
Definition: "Yes" is a way of expressing affirmation or understanding.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (うん) un
The Japanese word "うん" is an interjection that can be translated as "yes", "I understand", "ok", "right", among other expressions that indicate agreement or understanding. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was written with the characters "運" and "音", which respectively meant "destiny" and "sound". It is believed that the combination of these characters was used to express the idea that the sound that is heard is a manifestation of destiny, that is, that everything that is heard is a consequence of what is destined to happen. Over time, the word "うん" came to be used as a shortened form of expressing agreement or understanding, without necessarily having any relation to its original meaning.How to Write in Japanese - (うん) un
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Synonyms and Similar - (うん) un
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
うん; はい; そうです; そうだ; いいえ; ちがう; 違う; だめ; ノー; No; Yes; Ok; Okey; Okay; Sure; Fine; Alright; Correct; Affirmative; Negative.
Words containing: うん
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ダウン
Romaji: daun
Translation / Meaning:
below
Kana: アナウンサー
Romaji: anaunsa-
Translation / Meaning:
announcer
Kana: うんざり
Romaji: unzari
Translation / Meaning:
tedious; boring; be tired of it
Words with the same pronunciation: うん un
Example Sentences - (うん) un
Below are some example sentences:
ダウンジャケットを着て寒さから身を守りましょう。
Daun jaketto wo kite samusa kara mi wo mamorimashou
Let's wear a jacket to protect ourselves from the cold.
Wear a jacket and protect yourself from the cold.
- ダウンジャケット - Goose down jacket
- を - Direct Object Particle
- 着て - Verb to dress in the gerund
- 寒さ - Cold
- から - Source particle
- 身を守りましょう - Take cover
うんざりする。
Unzari suru
I am tired / Fed up.
I'm sick of.
- Input - - indicates that the following word is the input data.
- うんざりする - It is the word in Japanese that means "to be happy" or "to be tired".
- Output - - indicates that the following word is the output.
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Yes; uh huh" é "(うん) un". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
