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ええ・えー

ee

Pronunciation: [eː]

Definition

Interjection

  1. An expression of surprise, joy, doubt, sadness, confusion, frustration, etc. Ah; oh; argh; ugh.
  2. A response word of affirmation, agreement or understanding. Yes; yeah; uh-huh; indeed; right; okay; understood.

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OrthographyForm
Kanaええ
えー
Romanizationee
Pronunciation (IPA)[eː]

意味:ああ、おお、はあ、はい

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2023, April 23). ええ・えー : ee | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 20, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/5176/ee/.