ええ

How to remember it

A drawn-out "eh" — the relaxed, friendly way to say yes.

Example sentences

• 「これ、いい？」「ええ、いいよ。」

  「これ、いい？」「ええ、いいよ。」

  "Is this okay?" "Yes, it's fine."

• ええ、そうですね。

  ええ、そうですね。

  Yes, that's right.

Usage

Polite but conversational; softer than はい, used mostly by adults and in Kansai.

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