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Japanese
Etymology 1
Compound of も (mo, “also, too”, case particle) + や (ya, case particle expressing question or doubt, or implying the opposite).
Pronunciation
Phrase
もや • (mo ya)
- Expressing conjecture or supposition; perhaps, maybe
Usage notes
- The phrase is used after a noun, adverb, or the 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “continuative form”) of a verb or adjective.
Etymology 2
Compound of も (mo, case particle expressing surprise or admiration) + や (ya, interjectory particle expressing admiration or emotion).
Pronunciation
Particle
もや • (moya) (historical)
- Interjectory particle expressing a strong sense of admiration or exclamation
- Synonym: まあ (mā)
Usage notes
- The particle is used after a noun, particle, or the 終止形 (shūshikei, “conclusive form”) of a verb or adjective.
Etymology 3
Related to 靄 (moya, “mist”).
Pronunciation
Noun
もや • (moya)
- (cant) fire (that causes damage and danger)
- (cant) firewood, charcoal
- (cant) tobacco
Etymology 4
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(This term, もや, is the hiragana spelling of the above term.)
For a list of all kanji read as もや, see Category:Japanese kanji read as もや.)
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(The following entries are uncreated: 喪屋, 母屋.)