How to say 'Um' in Japanese | あの

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The Japanese word for Um is 'Ano', written as あの in Japanese.

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Ano

Explanation

The Japanese interjection 'あの (ano)' is commonly used as a filler word, similar to 'um' or 'uh' in English. It is often used when the speaker is hesitating, thinking, or trying to get someone's attention politely. For example: Um, excuse me...「あの、すみません…」(あの、すみません). Um, what was it again?「あの、なんだっけ？」(あの、なんだっけ？). It can also be used to soften a request or question, making it sound less direct. This interjection is versatile and frequently used in casual and formal conversations alike.

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interjection

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460

Composition

hiragana

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Hiragana in the Word あの

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

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hiragana

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