The kanji "耶" is often used to express a question, doubt, or exclamation, similar to "ah?" or "really?" in English. It can also function as a particle to emphasize or strengthen the feeling of a preceding word. It frequently appears at the end of a sentence. In essence, it suggests a questioning or rhetorical tone.

・On-yomi (音読み): ya (ヤ) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, as the character's meaning is generally carried through the on-yomi sound.

⚫︎ 何耶？ Translation: What? (Expressing a question) ⚫︎ 本当［耶］？ Translation: Really? (Doubting or confirming) ⚫︎ 美し耶！ Translation: Beautiful! (Expressing admiration, with a sense of exclamation)

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