へえ

  • A short phrase to express surprise or interest in what someone has said.
  • Often used in informal conversation and among friends or acquaintances.

Meaning

oh; really?; wow!

Example Sentences

  • へえ。お兄(にい)さんは警官(けいかん)ですか。
    Oh, your older brother is a police officer.
  • へえ。明日(あした)から夏休(なつやす)みですか。
    Wow, the summer vacation will start tomorrow.
  • へえ。そうですか。
    Oh, that is so.

Tags

JLPT N5