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へえ
hee
Description
「へえ」は、話を聞いて「知らなかった」とおどろいたり、感心したりするときに言う言葉です。
"へえ" is a word used when you hear something and are surprised or impressed, meaning "I didn't know that."
友だちの話に「へえ、そうなんだ」と返すと、ちゃんと聞いていることが伝わります。
When you respond to a friend's story with "へえ, is that so?", it shows that you are listening carefully.
Meanings
へえhee
oh; wow; really (surprise or admiration)
へえ、それは知らなかった。
Oh, I didn't know that.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
A light reaction showing mild surprise or interest; longer 'heee' signals stronger amazement.
- Nuance
Softer and more neutral than なるほど, which implies you now understand something.
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