🌏 Region(s): Honshu (Standard)
ああ【嗚呼・噫】 : aa | define meaning
aa
Pronunciation: [aa]
Definition
Interjection
- An expression of surprise, joy, doubt, sadness, confusion, frustration, etc. Ah; oh; argh; ugh.
- A response word of affirmation, agreement or understanding. Yes; yeah; uh-huh; indeed; right; okay; understood.
- An exclamation used when calling out to address someone or to grab their attention. Hey; yo.
- A response word used to indicate an objection, displeasure or dissatisfaction. Boo; humph; ugh; no; no way; nuh-uh.
Etymology
Other rare or historical Kanji for this term include 【嗟】, 【嗟乎】 and 【唉】.
Notes
Variant: あ a "ah, oh".
Spelling
Orthography | Form |
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Kanji | 嗚呼 噫 |
Kana | ああ |
Romanization | aa |
Pronunciation (IPA) | [aa] |
意味:ああ、おお、はあ、はい
嗚呼
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, April 23). ああ【嗚呼・噫】 : aa | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 20, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/5175/aa/.