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ほらほら
hora hora
Description
「ほらほら」は、人の注意を引いたり、急がせたりする時に使う言葉です。
"ほらほら" is a word used to get someone's attention or to urge them to hurry.
やさしく声をかける時にも、注意する時にも使えます。
It can be used both when speaking gently and when giving a warning.
Meanings
ほらほらhora hora
hey, come on (to get attention or urge action)
ほらほら、早く行こうよ。
Come on, let's go quickly.
ほらほらhora hora
look, see (pointing something out)
ほらほら、あそこに鳥がいるよ。
Look, there's a bird over there.
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Notes
- Form
reduplication of ほら, adding urgency or a warmer, coaxing tone.
- Nuance
often used to gently prod children or catch someone's attention.
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