also: う · せ
Archaic interjection of agreement or assent, equivalent to modern はい or ええ. Found in classical texts and old-fashioned speech.
"Yes," the old man nodded.
In classical Japanese, 諾 is read as お and expresses agreement.
Rare alternate reading; also archaic.
Alternate reading; also archaic.
The historical derivation is uncertain; the kanji 諾 means 'consent' or 'agreement' and was used as an interjection in classical Japanese.