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うわっ
uwa'
Description
「うわっ」は、びっくりした時や、こわい時に思わず言う言葉です。
"うわっ" is a word you say instinctively when surprised or scared.
うれしい時や、いやな物を見た時にも使います。
It is also used when happy or when seeing something unpleasant.
Meanings
うわっuwa'
whoa; ugh; exclamation of surprise, shock, or disgust
うわっ、びっくりした！
Wow, that surprised me!
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Notes
- Nuance
The small っ adds a sharp, cut-off feel, signaling a sudden gut reaction.
- Nuance
Casual and spontaneous; used in speech, manga, and informal writing, not formal contexts.
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