有
う · yuu (also spelled yu)
Existence
- possession, having
- bhava (becoming, existence)
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high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
この切符は明日まで有効です。
このきっぷはあしたまでゆうこうです。
This ticket is valid until tomorrow.
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レジ袋は、有料となってから、持参する人が増えた。
れじぶくろは、ゆうりょうとなってから、じさんするひとがふえた。
Since plastic bags became charged, more people bring their own.
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このレストランで有名なのは、寿司だ。
このれすとらんでゆうめいなのは、すしだ。
What is famous at this restaurant is sushi.
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春の花と言えば、桜が一番有名だ。
はるのはなといえば、さくらがいちばんゆうめいだ。
Speaking of spring flowers, cherry blossoms are the most famous.
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What does 有 mean?
Existence. It can also mean: possession, having; bhava (becoming, existence).
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う (yuu). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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