Phrase

えっ

  • A short phrase used to express the speaker's surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • The pronunciation of えっ can vary depending on the degree of their surprise, confusion, or disbelief.

Meaning

Huh?; What?; Really?

Example Sentences

  • えっ、会議(かいぎ)は今日(きょう)ですか。
    What? The meeting is today?
  • えっ、クリーニングは無料(むりょう)ですか。
    What? The laundry is free?
  • えっ、この古(ふる)い靴(くつ)が9,000円(えん)ですか。
    Huh? These old shoes are 9,000 yen?

Tags

JLPT N5