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eh

/eɪ/ /ɛ/

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verb

ええと言う

To use the interjection eh

Examples :

""He eh'd, trying to get my attention during the class discussion." "

彼は授業のディスカッション中に私の注意を引こうとして「ええ」と言った。

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adjective

平凡な, 並の

(predicative only) Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.

Examples :

"My French fries were eh."

私のフライドポテトは並でした。

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interjection

ね？, え？

Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

Examples :

"These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?"

このホットドッグ、結構美味しいね？

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interjection

え？, 何？

In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said. Compare what, pardon.

Examples :

""You want me to do what with the report, eh?" "

「レポートで何をしろって、え？」

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interjection

え？

An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speaker

Examples :

""Mom, the school play is next week, eh?" "

「お母さん、来週学校の劇だけど、え？」

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interjection

えー、まあ

Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.

Examples :

""My mom asked if I wanted pizza for dinner, I said, 'Eh, I don't really care.'" "

「母さんが夕食にピザが食べたいか聞いてきたから、私は『えー、別にどうでもいいよ。』って言ったんだ。」

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