いいえ

iie

no

Also:you're welcome

InterjectionJLPT N5

What does いいえ mean?

いいえ is a Japanese interjection meaning no in English. It can also be translated as you're welcome depending on context. It is written as いいえ in hiragana, and iie in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.

Example sentences

「これはあなたの本ですか」「いいえ、ちがいます」

"Is this your book?" "No, it isn't."

「猫がすきですか」「いいえ、犬がすきです」

"Do you like cats?" "No, I like dogs."

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