Used at the end of a specific question (using words like "why" or "how") or a choice question to soften the tone or add emphasis.

Used at the end of a sentence to indicate that an action or state is still continuing.

Used for elliptical questions about a subject already mentioned or to ask about the location of someone or something

Used at the end of a declarative sentence to add a tone of confirmation, strong affirmation, or slight exaggeration.

Used after a word or phrase within a sentence to signal a deliberate pause, often to emphasize a topic or to give the listener time to process.

(bound form) heavy or dense woolen fabric used for making coats and jackets

(bound form) a character used in Buddhist mantras, specifically the third syllable of the six-syllable mantra "om mani padme hum"

(bound form) used in the word 呢喃 ní​nán to describe the twittering of birds or the sound of soft whispering