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えーと
eeto
Description
「えーと」は、話しながら次に言うことを考えるときに使う言葉です。
"えーと" is a word used when thinking about what to say next while speaking.
すぐに答えられないとき、少し時間をつくるために言います。
When you can't answer immediately, you say "えーと" to buy a little time.
Meanings
えーとeeto
um, er (a filler while thinking)
えーと、名前は何でしたっけ。
Um, what was your name again?
えーとeeto
let me see; well (pausing to recall)
えーと、この道をまっすぐ行きます。
Um, go straight along this road.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
A hesitation filler like English "um"; buys thinking time and softens a slow reply.
- Form
Often written えっと or あのー in casual speech; the long vowel signals pausing.
In videos
“えーとびっくりしますよね。”
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