Meaning of あら in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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あらJLPT 1
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Romajiara
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- oh; ah
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Example Sentences
あら used in context
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あら、申し訳ございません。
Oh, I'm sorry.
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I'm back! Oh? Have we got a guest?
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あら、あまり興味なかったはずなのに、どういう風の吹き回しかな。
Really? You didn't show much interest before. I wonder what's got into you?
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Ah, we have run short of sugar.
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あらごめんなさい。どうやら間違え電話をしてしまったようだね。
Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I have the wrong number.
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あらお金が足りない。
Oh dear! I'm short of money.
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