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a
interjection

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English Meaning(s) for あ

interjection
  1. ah; oh (expression of surprise, recollection, etc.)
  2. hey! (used to get someone's attention)

Stroke Order Diagrams for あ

Sample Sentences for あ

"Ah, the trailing group has arrived." "Oh no. They caught up with us while we were resting."
The children of American soldiers staying in Japan and Japanese women were disparagingly called half-breeds.
Ah, could we swap our mobile numbers next time?
"Y-You OK? Not hurt?", I enquire timidly. "Ah, no, I'm fine."
Whose pen is this? – Oh, it’s mine.

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