When you learn (or try) to learn a new language, the first few words or sentences taught to you are usually “Yes”, “No”, and “How are you?”
Why is that? Well, for starters, “How are you?” is usually the first question we ask when we see or meet up with people. “Yes” and “No” can be used to answer any and many questions, so we tend to learn them first. However, there are many different ways to say “Yes” and “No,” as some can be formal, while some informal.
In this article, let’s expand our vocabulary skills and learn the different ways to say “Yes” in Japanese, plus how to say “Okay” in Japanese along with some other affirmative words.
Different Ways To Say Yes In Japanese Language
| ENGLISH | ROMAJI | JAPANESE |
| Yes | Hai (Formal) | はい |
| Yes | Ee (Informal) | ええ |
| Okay | Okkee | オッケー |
| That’s right. | Sou Desu (Ne) | そうです(ね) |
| Alright | Daijoubu Desu | 大丈夫です |
| Yes, certainly. | Hai, kashikomarimashita | はい、かしこまりました |
| Noted | Ryoukai desu | りょうかいです |
| Yes, of course. | Hai, mochirondesu | はい、もちろんです |
| By all means. | Zehi | ぜひ |
| Yeah | Un | うん |
| That’s cool. | ii ne | いいね |
| For sure. | Mochiron | もちろん |
| Sure thing. | ii tomo | いいとも |
| Roger | Rajaa | ラジャー |
| No problem. | Mondainashi | 問題なし |
| Understood | Ryōkai shita | 了解した |
| Very well | Kekkō | 結構 |
| Indeed | Tashikani | 確かに |
| Agreed | Dōi shita | 同意した |
| Sure | Shōchishimashita | 承知しました |
| Absolutely | Zettai | 絶対 |
| Affirmative | Kōtei-teki | 肯定的 |
| Definitely | Machigainaku | 間違いなく |
| Exactly | Masani | まさに |
| Yes, please. | Yoroshiku onegaishimasu | よろしくお願いします |
The table above shows the different ways to say yes and other words of affirmation in Japanese.
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Until next time, sayonara for now!
