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What is Sonna in Japanese?

Learn Japanese vocabulary: そんな (sonna). Meaning: such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of​. Type: Pre-noun adjectival.

How do you use Sonna in Japanese?

This use of “sonna” is used when the speaker is expressing something is unbelievable (信じられない) or very surprising. It can be used in serious situations like the above or in a lighter sense. (By the way, the verb “komaru” is a little difficult to translate to English, see this post for more details on that word).

What does the Japanese word Banzai mean?

Definition of banzai : a Japanese cheer or war cry.

What does Yamete Kureru mean?

We previously established that やめて (yamete) as a way to say “stop/quit it” in Japanese. When くれる (kureru) is used in Japanese, it works the same as saying “for me” in English. So quite literally, やめてくれ！ (yamete kure!) means “Stop it, for me.” in Japanese.

What is the English meaning of Sonna?

gold
gold uncountable noun. Gold is a valuable yellow-coloured metal used for making jewellery, and as an international currency. The price of gold was going up., gold coins. /sona, sonA, sonaa, sonā/

How do you use Sonna ni?

Meaning 意味 Learn Japanese grammar: そんなに (sonna ni). Meaning: so, so much, like that. This can be used both mid-sentence or to start a new sentence. It can be used to express both both positive and negative meanings.

Is it OK to say Banzai?

Banzai cheers appear to be high intensity expressions of elation to Americans, but in reality, banzai cheers are socially acceptable outward displays.

Is Yamete Kudasai a bad word?

This means to stop and there are several versions of this word that is proper to use in different scenarios but if you are in a polite conversation, especially with a person you are talking to for the first time, it would be best to use “Yamete kudasai” which translates to “please stop”.

What does Sonal mean?

Sonal is a given Indian name originating from the Hindu religion. It is a unisex name often nicknamed as “Sona” and means “golden” or “precious” in Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati. A similar name is Sonali.