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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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