also: いやー · いやあ
interjection
Expresses surprise, admiration, or mild shock. Often drawn out as いやー or いやあ.
いや、すごいね！
Wow, that's amazing!
いやー、まさか君が来るとは思わなかったよ。
Oh my, I never thought you'd come.
interjection
Used as a filler or hesitation marker when starting a sentence, similar to 'well...' or 'er...' in English.
いや、それはちょっと難しいかな。
Well, that might be a bit difficult.
いやあ、どう説明したらいいか…
Er, how should I put it...
Search-only kana form; not a standard spelling.
Katakana long-vowel variant, used for emphasis or in informal writing.
Katakana spelling, often used for emphasis or in informal writing.
A natural exclamation; the exact origin is uncertain, but it is a common interjection in modern Japanese.