きゃあ

Japanese

Alternative spellings
きゃぁ
きゃー
きゃ〜
キャア
キャァ
キャー
キャ〜

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kʲa̠ː]

Interjection

きゃあ or キャア • (kyā) 

  1. An expression of surprise or dismay.

Usage notes

  • Somewhat feminine. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)

Descendants

  • → English: kyaa
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