や

Meanings

Particle such things as ...; and ... and (used for non-exhaustive lists related to a specific time and place)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as (after the dictionary form of a verb) See also: や否や (やいなや).
Copula be; is See also: だ.
Interjection o; oh (punctuational exclamation in haiku, renga, etc.)
huh; what (interjection expressing surprise)
hi
yes; what?
Particle yes?; no?; is it?; isn't it? (indicates a question)

あぁいらいらする・・・今やパソコンを使うたびに頭痛がするよ。
So annoying... Now I get a headache whenever I use the computer!
チーズは、ウシ、ヤギ、ヒツジやその他の哺乳類の乳から作られる固形の食べ物だ。
Cheese is a solid food made from the milk of cows, goats, sheep, and other mammals.
苦労や心配が彼女の心を一杯にしていた。
Cares and worries were pervasive in her mind.
教育の目標は、富や地位ではなく人格の形成にある。
The goal of education is not wealth or status, but personal development.
共和国とは王や王女でなく大統領が長となる国家である。
A republic is a nation whose head is not a king or queen, but a president.

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