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や
 
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や

adverb

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. unwillingly, grudgingly, reluctantly.

noun

Usually written with kana alone. Usu. as いやいやをする.
  1. shaking head in refusal (like a child).

interjection

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. no!, no no!, not at all.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
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や
 
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や
いやいや
いや
嫌
いや
々
嫌々 いやいや
いや
嫌
いや
嫌
嫌嫌 いやいや
いや
厭
いや
々
厭々 いやいや
いや
厭
いや
厭
厭厭 いやいや