Translation and Meaning of: はい - hai
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word はい (hai) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hai
Kana: はい
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: yea
Meaning in English: yes
Definition: Yes: Accept, take advantage.
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Explanation and Etymology - (はい) hai
The Japanese word "はい" (HAI) is an interjection that can be translated as "yes" or "understood". It is often used as an affirmative response in informal conversations, as a way of indicating that it is paying attention or agreeing with what has been said. The etymology of the word "はい" (HAI) is uncertain, but it is possible that it originated from the verb "入る" (hairu), which means "to enter". This is because, in some situations, "はい" (HAI) can be used as an educated way of saying "between" or "pass". Also, "はい" (HAI) can also be used in some formal situations, such as a way to indicate that you are ready to start or answer a question. In such cases, it is common to use the romanized reading "Hai" instead of the English translation "Yes".How to Write in Japanese - (はい) hai
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Synonyms and Similar - (はい) hai
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; そうです; はい、そうです; はい、はい; ええ; そうだ; そうですね; はい、わかりました; 了解; オーケー
Words containing: はい
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: パイプ
Romaji: paipu
Translation / Meaning:
1. Tube; pipe; 2. Official channels or not
Kana: パイロット
Romaji: pairoto
Translation / Meaning:
pilot
Kana: ハイキング
Romaji: haikingu
Translation / Meaning:
walk
Kana: バイオリン
Romaji: baiorin
Translation / Meaning:
violin
Kana: オートバイ
Romaji: o-tobai
Translation / Meaning:
Motorcycle (illuminated: Auto-BB (KE))
Kana: アルバイト
Romaji: arubaito
Translation / Meaning:
(DE:) (n) Part-time job (Es. High school students) (DE: arbeit)
Kana: すっぱい
Romaji: suppai
Translation / Meaning:
sour; acid
Words with the same pronunciation: はい hai
Example Sentences - (はい) hai
Below are some example sentences:
彼はいつも問題を誤魔化す。
Kare wa itsumo mondai o gomakasu
He always tries to cover up problems.
He always deceives the problem.
- 彼 - personal pronoun "he"
- は - topic particle
- いつも - adverb "always"
- 問題 - noun "problem"
- を - direct object particle
- 誤魔化す - verb "deceive, disguise"
酸っぱい果物が好きです。
Suppai kudamono ga suki desu
I like acidic fruits.
I like sour fruits.
- 酸っぱい - adjective meaning "sour" or "acidic"
- 果物 - noun meaning "fruit"
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 好き - adjective meaning "to like"
- です - verb "to be" in the present tense
電車はいつも混む。
Densha wa itsumo komu
The train is always crowded.
The trains are always crowded.
- 電車 - trem
- は - topic particle
- いつも - ever
- 混む - to get crowded, congested
私はいつもぼやいてばかりです。
Watashi wa itsumo boyaitte bakari desu
I'm always complaining.
I am always blurred.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence, in this case "I"
- いつも (itsumo) - adverb meaning "always"
- ぼやいて (boyaitte) - "reclamando"
- ばかり (bakari) - Particle indicating that the action is done frequently or excessively, in this case "always"
- です (desu) - linking verb that indicates formality and the present tense
私はいつも口ずさむ歌があります。
Watashi wa itsumo kuchizusamu uta ga arimasu
I always have a song that I sing.
I always have a song to hum.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- いつも (itsumo) - Japanese adverb meaning "always"
- 口ずさむ (kuchizusamu) - Japanese verb that means "to hum"
- 歌 (uta) - Japanese noun meaning "song"
- が (ga) - Japanese particle that marks the subject of the sentence, in this case, "song".
- あります (arimasu) - Japanese verb that means "exist", in this case, "exists"
私のスケジュールはいっぱいです。
Watashi no sukejuuru wa ippai desu
My schedule is full.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の (no) - Japanese particle that indicates possession or relationship between words
- スケジュール (sukejuuru) - Japanese word meaning "agenda" or "schedule"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle indicating the topic of the sentence, in this case, "my agenda"
- いっぱい (ippai) - Japanese adjective that means "cheio" or "lotado"
- です (desu) - Japanese linking verb that indicates the polite or formal form of the sentence
盗みはいけません。
Nusumi wa ikemasen
Stealing is not allowed.
Do not steal.
- 盗み - "roubo" in Japanese
- は - topic particle in Japanese
- いけません - "não é aceitável" em japonês é "許可されません" usado para expressar uma proibição ou regra.
- . - full stop in Japanese
真実はいつか必ず明らかになる。
Shinjitsu wa itsuka kanarazu akiraka ni naru
The truth will always be revealed one day.
The truth will always come out someday.
- 真実 (shinjitsu) - truth
- は (wa) - topic particle
- いつか (itsuka) - someday
- 必ず (kanarazu) - Certainly
- 明らかに (akiraka ni) - clearly
- なる (naru) - will be
悪いことをしてはいけません。
Warui koto o shite wa ikemasen
Don't do bad things.
- 悪い - It means "bad" or "evil" in Japanese.
- こと - means "thing" or "matter" in Japanese.
- を - It is a *particle* in Japanese, used to mark the direct object of a sentence.
- して - It is the form of the verb "suru" (to do) in gerund in Japanese.
- は - It is a "partícula" of topic in Japanese, used to mark the main subject of the sentence.
- いけません - It is a polite form of the verb "iku" (to go) in Japanese, used to express a prohibition or a negative obligation.
彼はいつも暴れる。
Kare wa itsumo abareru
He always behaves badly.
He always plays.
- 彼 (kare) - he
- は (wa) - topic particle
- いつも (itsumo) - ever
- 暴れる (abareru) - If comportar bad, act violently.
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "yea" é "(はい) hai". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
