ja
ja — exclamation
1. an informal spoken word borrowed from German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages
an informal spoken word borrowed from German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages that people use to give a positive answer to a question or to agree with someone
Tanvi asked, "Are you joining us for dinner?" Ilan replied, "Ja, I would love to."
ja as an affirmative response in dialogue
When the waiter asked if anyone wanted dessert, Nikos nodded and said "Ja."
"Ja, that is exactly what I meant," Lara explained during the team meeting.
Otis checked the weather forecast and said, "Ja, it looks like rain this afternoon."
Min's grandmother asked if he had eaten, and he cheerfully answered "Ja."
- no
the standard English negative response
文法句型
ja + [sentence]
用法筆記
This word is not a standard English affirmative. It is most common among speakers who have some familiarity with German or Scandinavian languages, or in northern European settings. Do not use it in formal English writing or exams.
常見錯誤
ja — abbreviation
1. a written abbreviation for 'joint account,' which is a bank account held by two
a written abbreviation for 'joint account,' which is a bank account held by two or more people, typically used on bank statements, forms, and financial documents
The monthly statement was sent to both holders of the JA at Standard Chartered Bank.
JA in a banking context
Please tick the box marked "JA" if this is a shared account with another person.
Hassan and his sister opened a JA at the local credit union last Tuesday.
The application form asks whether you want a single account or a JA.
- joint account
the full form; used in both speech and writing
- sole account
an account held by only one person
- individual account
same as sole account
文法句型
JA + [verb]
用法筆記
Used only in written English — on forms, account statements, and financial documents. In spoken English, people say "joint account" in full.
常見錯誤
2. a written abbreviation for 'judge advocate,' which is an officer who serves as a
a written abbreviation for 'judge advocate,' which is an officer who serves as a legal adviser, prosecutor, or defense counsel within a military court system
Colonel Adisa served as the JA during the court-martial proceedings at the army base.
JA in a military legal context
The office of the JA reviewed the report before it reached the commanding officer.
All candidates for JA must pass the bar exam and complete military legal training.
The legal team included two JAs who advised on international law and military regulations.
- judge advocate
the full form; used in formal writing and speech
- JAG
stands for Judge Advocate General; a related but higher-ranking role in some military branches
文法句型
JA + [title/name]
用法筆記
This abbreviation appears primarily in official US military documents, legal filings within the armed forces, and military justice contexts. In British English, the equivalent role is usually referred to as "judge advocate" in full or abbreviated as "JAG" (Judge Advocate General).