うん

Alternative writings: うむ, ううむ
JLPT:N4
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1

An informal interjection meaning 'yes' or 'yeah' used to indicate agreement.

Interjection

Examples

「明日行ける?」「うん、行けるよ。」

"Can you go tomorrow?" "Yeah, I can go."

先生:宿題は出した? 生徒:うん、出しました。

Teacher: Did you hand in the homework? Student: Yes, I did.

うん、そうだね。君の言う通りだ。

Yeah, that's right. You're right.

2

An interjection expressing hesitation or thinking (like 'hmm' or 'well').

Interjection

Examples

うーん、それは難しいね。どうしようか。

Hmm, that's difficult. What should we do?

質問を聞いて、彼はしばらく『うん…』と考え込んだ。

Hearing the question, he paused and said 'hmm...' while thinking.

3

A groan or moan of pain; a short sound expressing discomfort or strain.

Interjection

Examples

転んで膝を打ち、彼はうっ…うんと呻いた。

He fell and hit his knee, and gave a muffled groan.

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