やあ

interjection

hi!; hello!; hey!

Casual greeting used among friends or in informal situations. Similar to 'hey' or 'hi' in English.

• やあ、久ひさしぶりだね。

  Hey, long time no see.

interjection

oh!; wow!; ah!

Expression of mild surprise, realization, or admiration. Can be used when noticing something unexpected.

• やあ、これはすごいね。

  Wow, this is amazing.

interjection

yah!; heave-ho!

Shout used when exerting effort, such as lifting something heavy or making a vigorous move. Often part of a repeated chant like えいや.

See also: えいや

• やあ、やあ、と声こえをかけて重おもい箱はこを持もち上あげた。

  With a 'heave-ho, heave-ho,' they lifted the heavy box.