Translation of Japanese word "やっと" to English
やっと
やっと
[yatto]
IPA: /jatto/
Meaning
VerbAt the end or conclusion; ultimately.
How to use
やっと (yatto) — 'finally / at last'. Expresses relief after a long wait or effort. やっと来た！ — You finally came! やっとわかった — I finally understood.
🇬🇧 English
finally / at last
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: やっと
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): やっと
Romaji Transcription: yatto
Example Sentences
やっと家に帰りました。
やっといえにかえりました。
I finally got home.
やっと雨が止んだ。
やっとあめがとんだ。
The rain finally stopped.
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Common phrases
- やっと〜た！— Finally ~! (relief)
Frequency rank: #29 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "やっと" mean?▼
The Japanese word "やっと" means "finally / at last" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to express excitement or relief at achieving a goal.".
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