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ほら
hora
Description
「ほら」は、相手の注意を何かにむけたいときに使うことばです。
"ほら" is a word used when you want to direct someone's attention to something.
何かを見せたり、教えたりするときに、「ほら、あれ見て」のように言います。
When showing or telling something, you say "ほら, look at that."
Meanings
ほらhora
look!; hey!; there! (to draw attention)
ほら、雨が降ってきたよ。
Look, it's starting to rain.
ほらhora
see? I told you so
ほら、やっぱり間に合わなかった。
See, I was late after all.
ほらhora
here you go (offering something)
ほら、これあげる。
Here, take this.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
ほら calls attention or says 'told you so'; softer and friendlier than a sharp command.
- Nuance
Repeated ほらほら adds urgency or gentle prompting, like 'come on, look!'
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