How to say 'No' in Japanese | ノー

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The Japanese word for No is 'Nou', written as ノー in Japanese.

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Meaning

Reading

Nou

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ノー (nou)' is a loanword from English, meaning 'no'. It is used in contexts similar to English, to express refusal, disagreement, or negation. This term is often used in casual conversations and is understood widely due to its simplicity and directness. Example sentences include: He said no「彼はノーと言った」(かれはノーといった). No, I don't want to go「ノー、行きたくない」(ノー、いきたくない). It's important to note that while 'ノー' is commonly used, traditional Japanese expressions of negation like 'いいえ' (iie) are also prevalent and can be more appropriate in formal settings.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

3679

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word ノー

This word contains 1 Katakana character :

katakana

ノ

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'Nou' means 'No' .

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