いや

This is the 385th most frequent Japanese word.


いや

"いや" means "disagreeable," "unpleasant," or "no" (used to express dislike or refusal).


Here, 'いや' is used to negate or express disagreement with the statement.

いや、それは違うと思う。

No, I think that's wrong.


In this context, 'いやだ' expresses dislike or disapproval of the movie.

この映画はいやだな。

I don't like this movie.


In this sentence, 'いや' is used as an interjection to indicate reconsideration or contradiction in thought.

行くべきかどうか、いや、行かない方がいいかな。

Should I go or not? No, perhaps it’s better not to go.