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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features a short but versatile phrase often used in hesitant or polite situations.
Multilingual Translations (11 Languages)
Expression: あの…
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あの… |
| English (US) | Um… |
| English (UK) | Uh… |
| Korean | 저기… |
| French | Euh… |
| German | Ähm… |
| Spanish | Eh… |
| Portuguese (BR) | Hã… |
| Hindi | उmmm… |
| Indonesian | Umm… |
| Vietnamese | Ờm… |
| Thai | เอ่อ.. |
Meaning & Usage
「あの…」is a common filler used to get someone’s attention or to express hesitation when starting a sentence.
It’s often used in polite or formal settings to signal that you’re about to speak or ask something sensitive.
Example Sentence
あの…ちょっと聞きたいことがあるんですが…
Um… I have something I’d like to ask you…
Final Note
This short phrase may seem simple, but mastering its timing and tone will help you sound much more natural and polite in Japanese.
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