はい
Meanings
Interjection
Polite
1. yes; that is correct
2. understood; I see; OK; okay
3. present; here
as a response to a roll call
4. pardon?; what's that?; come again?
with rising intonation
5. now; here; here you go
used when calling for someone's attention or when handing something to someone
6. giddy-up; giddap
Pitch accent
Top 500
Examples (47 in total)
"Are you a teacher?" "Yes!"
"Really?" "Yes, really."
Yes, what is it?
Yes, but it'll be difficult.
"Do you promise?" "Yes, I promise."
Yes, it's time to go home.
No... I mean, yes.
Yes, it has already started.
Who said yes?
Here are your keys.
No, I'm not sleepy.
"Do you have a pen?" "Yes, I have one."
No, I didn't go out.
"Are the taxis being used?" "Yes, they are."
"Can you play the guitar?" "Yes, I can."
Yes, I am from Sapporo.
Yes. Tony had it.
Yes, she's at home.
"Is she reading a book?" "Yes, she is."
"Yes, I can do it," answered the boy.
"Have you eaten?" "Yes, I have."
Yes, that's the right answer.
"May I come in?" "Yes, certainly."
Yes, I spoke with the company president.
"Does he like music?" "Yes, he does."
Yes, it happens from time to time.
"Do you like cake?" "Yes, I do."
Yes, we have been friends since our childhood.
Here is your appointment card.
Yes, Bob helped me.
"Will you study after dinner?" "Yes, I will."
He is out now.
"Will you show me your ticket?" "Yes, of course."
"Did he write a letter yesterday?" "Yes, he did."
Please answer yes or no.
"Do you want a T-shirt?" "Yes, I want a red one."
Yes. I was very surprised at the news.
"Do you like sports?" "Yes, I especially like baseball."
Yes. We'll visit a factory which produces television sets.
Yes, my name is Karen Smith.
"Would you like something to drink?" "Yes, an orange juice, please."
"No, I don't," said Mr Jordan.
Yes, I am. Are you Mr Nakano?
"Can I use your dictionary?" "Yes, here you are."
Please don't limit your opinions just to 'Yes' or 'No'.
"Tom, could you lend me your electronic dictionary?" "Yeah, no problem. Here you go." "Thank you!"
He told me when to say yes.