What is ii desu yo?

The Japanese word Iiyo has several meanings: It's okay, its fine with me or thanks. All are terms that covey agreement with something that has been said. The phrase sounds informal, therefore it shouldn't be used to your superior. "Ii desu yo" can be used in formal situations. "Yo" is a sentence ending particle.
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How do you use desu 2?

いい(ii)ですですcan also mean “you are allowed to”. Imagine asking your parents if you are allowed to go play outside as a kid, in this case, they could say “いい(ii)ですです” to mean “sure its okay” or “go ahead” generally giving consent.
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What's the difference between desu and desu yo?

Desu Yo is more assertive. Desu Ne is used in indirect questions. I'm a native Japanese. I hope I can help you study Japanese.
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How do you use II in Japanese?

In Japanese, to ii といい means literally "if [something then] good." It's used to say something would be good if it happened, or if it were.
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What desu ne means?

"desu ne" is a meaningless, yet full of meaning, phrase. Following an adjective, such as "ii" or "kirei", it is seeking the agreement of the listener...but depending on the tone of voice, it can either be asking for agreement or presuming agreement: きれいです。 It's pretty. きれいですね。
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What is kawaii desu?

The Japanese phrase kawaii desu ne (可愛いですね、かわいいですね) means “cute isn't it?”. The word kawaii means cute, pretty or adorable. Kawaii is one of the most popular words among young Japanese girls and women of all ages. You might even say that kawaii is an important part of modern Japanese culture!
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What is Sugoi desu ne?

Wow! It's like a professional cook! “すごい” (sugoi) is used for people who are very close to you, but when you are not yet close to the person you want to praise or when the person you are talking to is older, you use a honorific expression and say “すごいです” (sugoi desu). Example. ギターがたった1週間で弾けるようになったんですね!
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What is 2 yo Japanese?

The Japanese word Iiyo has several meanings: It's okay, its fine with me or thanks. All are terms that covey agreement with something that has been said.
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What is Dame Dayo?

“Dame yo, dame dame,” meaning roughly “No you mustn't, no no,” the signature phrase of the female Japanese comic duo Nippon Elekitel Rengo, has been selected as one of the nation's top two buzzwords this year, the award's organizer said Monday.
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What does II ne mean?

The Japanese expression ii ne (sometimes misspelled as ine by learners) means that's good. Alternatively, ii ne can also mean sure or sounds good. You usually write this in hiragana as いいね, but it can also be written as 良いね.
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How do you reply to desu ne?

Re: How do you answer a ''desu ne'' question? It's correct. Preferably he may answer as "Sou desu ne".
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What does yo ne mean in Japanese?

The よ suggests you are providing new information, but the ね adds the nuance that you are probably also on the same page, so the meaning is somewhere between the two.
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What does soda ne mean in Japanese?

Sodane, which translates to “that's right” or “I agree,” was chosen by Japanese publisher Jiyukokuminsha (link in Japanese) in its annual ranking of words that best summed up the zeitgeist of the year, published today (Dec. 3).
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How do you use Sou desu ne?

So desu ne (そうですね) means that's right or I see. The first meaning is typically used to express agreement with what someone has said (at least at the surface level). The second usage is to simply let someone know that you are listening to them rather than necessarily agreeing.
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What is Chotto matte?

Chotto matte kudasai. / Please wait a moment.

[chotto matte kudasai] Use these Japanese words when you want someone to wait for you for a little bit. A Common Mistake: In English, the expression "one second" means you want them to wait a bit.
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What is Bakamitai?

Baka Mitai (I've Been a Fool) (ばかみたい, Baka Mitai), originally titled Bakamitai, is a recurring karaoke song in the Yakuza series. It is first introduced in Yakuza 5 and is featured in Yakuza 5, Yakuza 0, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon. It is sung by Kazuma Kiryu, Shun Akiyama, Taiga Saejima and Yu Nanba.
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What is Yamada?

Japanese: written 山田 'mountain rice paddy'. The surname like the placename is so common that many of its bearers may be unrelated. The surname is especially common along the eastern seaboard. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku.
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What is Wakatta?

Wakatta and wakarimashita are both past tense and is more like "understood" or "I got it" where as wakatteru is more like "I get it" or "I understand".
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What does Gomen MOU Ichido onegai means?

もういちど、おねがいします。 (MOUICHIDO, ONEGAI SHIMASU) = One more time, please. When I was teaching Course 1 at school, some of my students used these expressions becase they didn't understand what I said. I was very impressed by them. They haven't learned TE form yet, but they can speak it already!
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Does Hai mean okay?

Another superconvenient polite Japanese word everyone should know is “hai.” Most people know that hai means yes, but hai can also mean much more than yes. Sometimes, for example, it is also used as a polite term of acknowledgement.
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How do you reply to kawaii?

5 9 1000, Well, I'm Japanese and I say "arigatogozaimasu!" when someone says "kawaii" or compliments me in Japanese, and so do a lot of my friends. I see that all the time on Japanese TV. If that doesn't feel right for you, there is always that English expression, "I'm flattered." or "You're flattering me."
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What is kirei in Japanese?

The word "Kirei" means pretty in Japanese.
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What is oishii?

The Japanese word, oishii, meaning delicious or tasty. is often used to talk about food.
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What does NII San mean in Japanese?

Some words for “elder brother” can be used outside the family. The most common among these is nii-san. This is a good way to refer to anyone who fulfills an older brother position in your relationship, whether it's at work, or school, or in a group of friends.
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