2 Japanese words read un
un (うん) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: うん · 運.
うん
うんYes, yeah (informal)
N4interjection·un
How to remember it
A short nasal grunt, like "mm-hm," meaning an easy yes.
Example sentences
「明日来る？」「うん、行くよ。」
「あしたくる？」「うん、いくよ。」
"Are you coming tomorrow?" "Yeah, I'll go."
うん、それがいいと思うよ。
うん、それがいいとおもうよ。
Yeah, I think that's a good idea.
Usage
Very casual; used only with close friends and family.
Related words
はいええいいよ
運
うんLuck, fortune
N3noun·un
How to remember it
A single kana うん — one sound deciding whether fortune favors you.
Example sentences
彼は本当に運がいい。
かれはほんとうにうんがいい。
He is really lucky.
今日は運が向いている。
きょうはうんがむいている。
Luck is on my side today.
Usage
Bare noun; common in 運がいい/悪い (lucky/unlucky); note homophone うん (yeah).
Related words
幸運運命不運ラッキー