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えっ
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Description
「えっ」は、おどろいたときや、よく聞こえなかったときに使う言葉です。
"えっ" is a word used when you are surprised or didn't hear well.
「えっ、本当？」のように、びっくりした気持ちを表します。
"えっ" expresses surprise, as in "えっ、本当？" (Really?).
Meanings
えっe
huh?; what? (surprise or disbelief)
えっ、今なんて言った？
Huh, what did you just say?
えっe
what? (asking to repeat something unheard)
えっ、もう一回言って。
Huh, say that again.
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Notes
- Nuance
A short, sharp えっ signals sudden surprise; drawn-out えー shows doubt or reluctance.
- Form
The small っ marks a quick glottal stop, making it snappier than plain え.
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