N3
おや (oya)
おや
Oh!, My! (interjection of surprise or wonder)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
A casual interjection used to express slight surprise, wonder, or sometimes mild concern or discovery. It's often used when noticing something unexpected.
📝 Example Sentences
おや、こんなところに財布が落ちている。
Oh, a wallet is dropped here.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "おや"!
_______、田中さんじゃないですか。お久しぶりです。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 予期せぬ人物に出会ったときの軽い驚きを表す「おや」が適切です。
English: 'Oya' is appropriate to express mild surprise upon encountering an unexpected person.
English: 'Oya' is appropriate to express mild surprise upon encountering an unexpected person.
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