えーと

Part of Speech

Interjection

Meaning

Well, Um, Uh, Let me see (thinking sound)

Example Sentences

  • えーと、書類(しょるい)は棚(たな)にありますよ。
    Uh, the documents are on the shelf.
  • えーと、お名前(なまえ)は…？
    Well, what's your name?

Tags

JLPT N4; みんなの日本語初級(22)