How to say 'Oh' in Japanese | ああ

word

Meaning

Oh

Reading

Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'ああ (aa)' is an interjection used to express realization, agreement, or emotional response. It can convey a range of emotions such as surprise, relief, or understanding. For example: Oh, I see!「ああ、わかった！」(ああ、わかった！). Oh, that's how it is「ああ、そういうことか」(ああ、そういうことか). It is often used in casual conversation and can be paired with other expressions to emphasize the speaker's feelings.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

3546

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting