Meaning of あらまあ in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

Reading and JLPT level あらまあ

Romaji aramā

Parts of speech

interjection (kandoushi)

Meaning

wow!; gee!; oh dear!

Example Sentences

あらまあ used in context

あらまあ、ホント(ほんとう)、全く(まったく)知らなんだ(しる)。

Oh my, you're right, I didn't know that at all.
あらまあ、馬子にも衣装(まごにもいしょう)とはこのことだねぇ。スーツ着る(きる)と結構(けっこう)格好いい(かっこういい)じゃん。

Well, it's just like the proverb "fine feathers make a fine bird". You look really good when you wear a suit.
「ここって・・・蝉(せみ)の声(こえ)が東京(とうきょう)と違う(ちがう)」「あらまっ、よく気がついたこと。貴女(きほう)、良い(よい)音感(おんかん)してる(する)わ(われ)よ」

Here ... the sound of the cicadas is different. "Oh my, I'm impressed you noticed. You've got a good sense of pitch!"

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