おう
Reading: おう
Meaning: yes, okay (masculine response)
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Example Sentence
先生 が 呼んで いる から おう と 答えた
The teacher was calling, so I answered 'okay'.
Usage Notes
A masculine way of responding affirmatively. Less formal than はい, more casual than ええ.
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