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    What is No in Japan?

    Question #68011. Asked by kamocaz. (Jul 09 06 5:27 PM)


    wajo

    		The word no is 'iie' in Japanese but it's not used in the same way as no in English.You are only likely to use it in a situation where 'no' could not possibly cause offense (for example, in modestly denying a compliment) If you are declining a request, or in another situation where 'no' may not be the answer the other person wants to hear - then you should find a more round about way to say it. 'No' is too direct in many situations.

    If you asking about 'Noh' - that is a traditional genre of theatre:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh


    Jul 09 06, 8:44 PM
    zbeckabee

    		Japanese (Japan) Iie
    Japanese [Kumamoto] (Japan) Nne
    Japanese [Kyo Kotoba] (Kyoto Japan) Iya
    Japanese [Sendaiben] (Sendai Japan) Yanda
    Japanese [Tosaben] (Shikoku Japan) Ingeno

    http://www.elite.net/~runner/jennifers/no.htm

    Jul 09 06, 9:06 PM

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