2 Japanese words read iya
iya (いや) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: 嫌 · 否.
嫌
いやDisagreeable, unpleasant
N5na-adjective·iya
How to remember it
Say 'iya' and your face crinkles, like 'eww!' at something unpleasant.
Example sentences
朝早く起きるのは嫌です。
あさはやくおきるのはいやです。
I hate waking up early.
そんなことをするのは嫌です。
そんなことをするのはいやです。
I don't want to do such a thing.
Usage
な-adjective; attach な before nouns, です in sentences (嫌です).
Related words
好き嫌い嫌がる気分
否
いやNo; the noes (votes)
N3noun·iya
How to remember it
否 means negation — the opposite of 可 (yes/approval) in formal decisions.
Example sentences
投票は賛成多数で、否は少数だった。
とうひょうはさんせいたすうで、いやはしょうすうだった。
The vote was mostly in favor; the noes were a minority.
可か否かを決めてください。
かかいやかをきめてください。
Please decide yes or no.
Usage
Formal/written; in voting 否 means the 'no' side, opposite of 可.
Related words
可賛成反対可否