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Hai
by Kurisuchan on Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:17 pm
I am in Lesson 1.2 and wonder what "Hai" means. I am guessing it means "here", but want to be sure.
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Re: Hai
by DemonicDerek on Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:56 pm
はい！ (hai) means "yes!"
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Re: Hai
by Sayaka on Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:19 pm
Otis-san,
Hai is a multi-functioning Japanese expression. As Derek-san has said, it can mean "Yes" in the "Yes or No" context. So, Hai is used as an expressions of agreement - "right" or "correct".
Hai also serves as "Hello" when picking up the phone to answer a call in a polite/formal/business context. So, a company secretary would answer with Hai, [name of company] desu.
Hai is also used like "Here" when handing something to someone.
Hai is also used when responding to roll-call, such as in a classroom a teacher is taking attendance and calls out 'Otis-san' and you would answer Hai.
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Hai is a multi-functioning Japanese expression. As Derek-san has said, it can mean "Yes" in the "Yes or No" context. So, Hai is used as an expressions of agreement - "right" or "correct".
Hai also serves as "Hello" when picking up the phone to answer a call in a polite/formal/business context. So, a company secretary would answer with Hai, [name of company] desu.
Hai is also used like "Here" when handing something to someone.
Hai is also used when responding to roll-call, such as in a classroom a teacher is taking attendance and calls out 'Otis-san' and you would answer Hai.
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Re: Hai
by DemonicDerek on Mon Oct 19, 2009 1:42 am
Sayaka wrote:Hai is also used like "Here" when handing something to someone.
Hai is also used when responding to roll-call, such as in a classroom a teacher is taking attendance and calls out 'Otis-san' and you would answer Hai.
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Hmm i didn't know those two, 面白いです。
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