ja
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Also seen as: jas
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Yes.
AdverbRegister: informal
Examples
Ja, he had been fooled and it was not pleasant for a man to go home and tell his wife that he been verneuked.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Synonym of Korean foot: a traditional unit of length equivalent to about 30.3 cm.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ja” mean?
Yes.
Is “ja” formal or informal?
ja is generally informal.