ja

¹ American  

[yah] / yɑ /

adverb

German.

1. yes.

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JA ² American  

Or J.A.

1. joint account.

2. Joint Agent.

3. Judge Advocate.

4. Junior Achievement.

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Ja. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. January.

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JA ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Also: J/A.  banking joint account

2. Judge Advocate

3. Jamaica (international car registration)

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ja ² British  

/ jɑː /

1. yes

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Etymology

Origin of ja

from Afrikaans

Example Sentences

“For Beijing, Iran is not a be-all end-all, but a way to get energy and access to the Middle East,” said Chong Ja Ian, an associate professor of political science at the National University of Singapore.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ja Morant responded with 40 points for the Grizzlies, while rookie Cedric Coward added a career-high 28 points, but the hosts fell to back-to-back defeats.

From BBC

But the time frame signalled by Beijing "suggests a limited range of activities", said Ja Ian Chong, an associate professor at the National University of Singapore.

From Barron's

In Makai Lemon and Ja’Kobi Lane, USC had arguably the nation’s best 1-2 punch at wideout in college football this season.

From Los Angeles Times

Kamari Ramsey, Makai Lemon, Ja’Kobi Lane, Lake McRee and Eric Gentry are among the players who will not be playing for USC against TCU in the Alamo Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times