ja
ja — 感嘆詞
1. an informal spoken word borrowed from German, Dutch, and Scandinavian languages
對；好
非正式口語的是
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."
Tanvi 問：「你要跟我們一起吃晚餐嗎？」Ilan 回答：「Ja，我很樂意。」
ja as an affirmative response in dialogue
When the waiter asked if anyone wanted dessert, Nikos nodded and said "Ja."
服務生問有沒有人要甜點時，Nikos 點了點頭說：「Ja。」
"Ja, that is exactly what I meant," Lara explained during the team meeting.
「Ja，那正是我想表達的。」Lara 在團隊會議上解釋道。
Otis checked the weather forecast and said, "Ja, it looks like rain this afternoon."
Otis 查了天氣預報後說：「Ja，看來今天下午會下雨。」
Min's grandmother asked if he had eaten, and he cheerfully answered "Ja."
Min 的祖母問他吃過東西了沒有，他愉快地回答：「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 — 縮寫
1. a written abbreviation for 'joint account,' which is a bank account held by two
聯合帳戶
兩人以上共同開立的銀行帳戶
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.
每月對帳單寄給了渣打銀行該 JA 的兩位持有人。
JA in a banking context
Please tick the box marked "JA" if this is a shared account with another person.
如果這是與他人共用的帳戶，請在標示「JA」的方格中打勾。
Hassan and his sister opened a JA at the local credit union last Tuesday.
Hassan 和他妹妹上週二在當地信用合作社開了一個 JA。
The application form asks whether you want a single account or a JA.
申請表上詢問你要開立個人帳戶還是 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
軍法官
軍中負責法律事務的官員
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.
Adisa 上校在陸軍基地的軍事法庭程序中擔任 JA。
JA in a military legal context
The office of the JA reviewed the report before it reached the commanding officer.
JA 辦公室審閱了這份報告，然後才送交指揮官。
All candidates for JA must pass the bar exam and complete military legal training.
所有 JA 候選人必須通過律師考試並完成軍法訓練。
The legal team included two JAs who advised on international law and military regulations.
法律團隊包括兩名 JA，負責就國際法和軍事法規提供建議。
- 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).