hey; hey youused when calling out to someone, somewhat aggressivesee also やいやい and よ
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やいFrequency rank: 23,174. – 23,310.
やーいFrequency rank: 29,806. – 30,020.
ヤイ
ヤーイ
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hey; hey you
This expression is commonly used to get someone's attention, often in a casual or informal manner. It can be used when calling out to someone or when trying to engage with a person nearby.
やい、やいhey, hey (expressing attention or calling out)やい、そこのきみ君きごう！hey, you there!ああ、やいきごう！oh, hey!やい、おまえお前きごう！hey, you!やいきごう！きいてる聞いてるかきごう？hey! Are you listening?やい、まて待てきごう！hey, wait!
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