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わー
waa
Description
「わー」は、うれしい時やおどろいた時に思わず出る言葉です。
"わー" is a word that naturally comes out when you are happy or surprised.
子どもも大人もよく使う、かんたんな声です。
Both children and adults often use "わー," a simple exclamation.
Meanings
わーwaa
wow (expressing joy, surprise, or excitement)
わー、きれいな花だね！
Wow, what a beautiful flower!
わーwaa
waah (sound of crying or a loud shout)
赤ちゃんがわーと泣いた。
The baby suddenly cried loudly.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
Often lengthened as わーっ or わあ for stronger emotion; mostly spoken and casual.
- Nuance
Context decides meaning — usually delight/surprise, but can also mimic loud crying or shouting.
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