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呢
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Definitions
- 1. particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word (\What about ...?\, \And ...?\)
- 2. particle for inquiring about location (\Where is ...?\)
- 3. particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board (\ok?\, \are you with me?\)
- 4. (at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
- 5. particle indicating strong affirmation
Example Sentences
1 shown祕訣 呢 ？
Sentence data courtesy of Tatoeba.org.
Words Containing 呢
docile
gabardine (loanword)
Why is that?
woolen cloth
garrulous
tweed
don’t worry about (it, him etc)
tartan
whispering in a low voice (idiom); murmuring
comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree
tartan
tweed cloth (used for military uniforms etc)
baize
tweed
(onom.) twittering of birds
tweed
om mani padme hum (Buddhist mantra)