ノー

interjection

no

Used as a direct interjection or quoted answer meaning refusal, rejection, or a negative response. It has a somewhat English-style feel in Japanese, and ordinary conversation may also use いいえ or いや depending on context.

See also: イエス

• その提てい案あんには、はっきりノーと言いうべきだ。

  You should clearly say no to that proposal.

• 「参さん加かしますか」と聞きかれて、彼かれは「ノー」と答こたえた。

  When asked, "Will you participate?" he answered, "No."

prefix

no; without; not needed; not allowed

Prefix attached to nouns, often in katakana-style or slogan-like compounds. Depending on the compound, it can mean 'without X,' 'X-free,' 'X not required,' or 'no X allowed.'

• 今日きょうはノーネクタイでお越こしください。

  Please come without a tie today.

• このプランはノーチャージです。

  This plan has no charge.

• 毎まい週しゅう水すい曜よう日びはノー残ざん業ぎょうデーです。

  Every Wednesday is a no-overtime day.