- particle, used for non-exhaustive lists related to a specific time and place such things as ...; and ... and
- after the dictionary form of a verb the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as
- copula, Kansai-ben be; is
- interjection, punctuational exclamation in haiku, renga, etc. o; oh
- interjection expressing surprise huh; what
- used by men hi
- archaic yes; what?
- particle, archaic, indicates a question yes?; no?; is it?; isn't it?
や
such things as ...
Also a form of
Meanings
In sentences
やぁ!ここで働いてるの? Hi! Do you work here? #9475081
今日は、コーヒー飲んでないや。 I haven't had any coffee today. #11922409
植物や生き物は持っていませんね? You don't have any plants or animals, right? #145985
牛乳はバターやチーズになります。 Milk is made into butter and cheese. #182280
きみの腕や足は十分に強くなった。 Your arms and legs have grown strong enough. #225909
果物や野菜は八百屋で買ってるよ。 I buy my fruits and vegetables at the greengrocer's. #10903720
冷蔵庫の中に野菜や卵があります。 There are vegetables and eggs in the refrigerator. #10984940