Dictionary🇯🇵 Japanese → 🇺🇸 English
Japanese to English Dictionary
ひゃっ
hya'
Description
「ひゃっ」は、びっくりした時や急に何かに触れた時などに、思わず出てしまう短い声です。
"ひゃっ" is a short sound that comes out involuntarily when surprised or suddenly touched by something.
冷たい水や虫におどろいた時によく使います。
It is often used when startled by cold water or insects.
Meanings
ひゃっhya'
a short cry of surprise or shock
ひゃっ、冷たい！
Wow, that's cold!
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
Often expresses a small, high-pitched startle, sometimes at cold, ticklish, or scary things.
- Form
The small っ marks an abrupt cut-off, giving a sharp, sudden feel.
Images