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wa

Description

「わ」は、話し言葉でよく使うみじかいことばです。おどろいた時や、自分の気もちをやさしく言う時に使います。

"わ" is a short word often used in spoken language. It is used when surprised or to gently express one's feelings.

Meanings

wa

sentence-final particle softening a statement (often female speech)

わたしも行きたいわ。

I want to go too.

wa

oh! wow! (exclamation of surprise or delight)

わ、きれい!

Wow, it's beautiful!

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Notes

  • Nuance

    as a final particle, わ softens the tone; traditionally feminine, but Kansai speakers use it regardless of gender.

  • Form

    the exclamation わ is often lengthened to わあ or わー for stronger surprise.

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