はあ

Japanese

Alternative spellings
はぁ
はー
は〜
ハア
ハァ
ハー
ハ〜

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ha̠ː]

Interjection

はあ or ハア • (hā) 

  1. mhm; yes (used to express polite agreement)
  2. um; uh (used to express thought, confusion, or uncertainty)
  3. huh? hmm? what?! (used to forcefully call attention to something)
  4. oops (used in response to a failure or mistake)
    Synonyms: しまった (shimatta), やば (yaba)
  5. ha! (expression of loud laughter)
  6. A sigh.
  7. (pornographic manga) The sound of heavy breathing when sexually aroused.

Usage notes

  • Some uses of this interjection are considered rude, and are generally used when someone is angry. Other interjections like へえ (hē) or ん (n) are used in milder situations.

Descendants

  • → English: haa
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