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あのさ

ano sa

Description

「あのさ」は、話をはじめるときに使うことばです。

"あのさ" is a word used when starting a conversation.

友だちや家族など、近い人によく使うくだけた言い方です。

It is a casual expression often used with close people like friends or family.

Meanings

あのさano sa

hey, listen; you know (casual opener to get attention)

あのさ、ちょっと話があるんだ。

Hey, I need to talk to you for a moment.

Related words

あのねねえあのえっとちょっと

Notes

  • Form

    あのさ = あの (attention-getter) + さ (casual emphasis particle).

  • Nuance

    Very casual; use with friends, not with bosses or strangers.

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