How to say "No" in Japanese

When translating "no" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between いや and もはや. In Japanese, いや (いや (iya)) is typically associated with "no; unpleasant; reluctant; disagreeable" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents A direct and somewhat informal way to say "no" or express refusal. Can also mean "unpleasant" or "disagreeable." Often used to express strong negative feeling or rejection.. On the other hand, もはや (もはや (mohaya)) maps to "no longer, already (at this point), by now" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Implies that a previous state has changed, or an action is complete, often with a sense of finality, resignation, or the impossibility of reversing a situation. Can suggest 'it's too late now'.. A literal translation of "no" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!