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あのー
anoo
Description
「あのー」は、話す前にちょっと止まる時に使う言葉です。
"あのー" is a word used when you pause briefly before speaking.
何を言うか考えている時や、知らない人に声をかける時によく使います。
It is often used when thinking about what to say or when addressing someone you don't know.
Meanings
あのーanoo
um; er (filler while thinking or hesitating)
あのー、今何時ですか。
Um, what time is it now?
あのーanoo
excuse me (softly getting someone's attention)
あのー、ちょっといいですか。
Um, do you have a moment?
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
A drawn-out あの; buys thinking time or softens the start of a request or question.
- Form
あの (that/hesitation marker) plus lengthened vowel ー showing hesitation.
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