ハイ
Reading: ハイ
Meaning: yes (polite)
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Example Sentence
先生 が 呼んで ハイ と 答えた
When the teacher called, I answered 'yes.'
Usage Notes
Polite affirmative response. More formal than うん, but less formal than はい in full form.
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