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なあ
naa
Description
「なあ」は、友だちや家族に話しかけるときや、自分の気持ちを強く出したいときに使う、くだけた言葉です。
"なあ" is a casual word used when talking to friends or family, or when you want to express your feelings strongly.
文の最後につけると、「いいなあ」のように、気持ちをやわらかく伝えることができます。
When added at the end of a sentence, like in "いいなあ," it can gently convey feelings.
Meanings
なあnaa
hey; used to call out to someone casually
なあ、ちょっと聞いてよ。
Hey, listen up for a sec.
なあnaa
sentence-final particle expressing emotion or emphasis
今日はいい天気だなあ。
It's such a nice day today.
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Notes
- Nuance
「なあ」 is casual and often masculine; women more often use 「ねえ」.
- Usage
at the end of a sentence it softly voices personal feeling or admiration.
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