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ううん
uun
Description
「ううん」は、しつもんに「いいえ」と答えるときに使うカジュアルな言葉です。
"ううん" is a casual word used to say "no" in response to a question.
友だちや家族とはなすときによく使いますが、なやんでいるときの「うーん」とはちがいます。
It is often used when talking with friends or family, but it is different from "うーん," which is used when hesitating.
Meanings
ううんuun
no; nope (casual denial)
「つかれた?」「ううん、大丈夫。」
"Are you tired?" "No, I'm fine."
ううんuun
used to gently correct or decline something
ううん、そうじゃないよ。
No, that's not it.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
casual spoken negative; 'uun' (falling then rising) means no, while 'un' means yes.
- Nuance
softer and friendlier than いいえ; common among friends and family.
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