Japanese symbol for “ah”
あっ
あっ
Romaji: a
ah; oh
In Japanese, ah is あっ (a).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- int ah; oh
- int hey!
Written forms: —. Readings: あっ、アッ、アっ、あ.
Other Japanese words for “ah”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嗚呼 | ああ aa | ah!; oh!; alas! |
| あら | あら ara | oh!; ah!; oh no |
| か | か ka | come to think of ...; ... you say?; ah |
| やれ | やれ yare | oh!; ah!; oh dear! |
| やれやれ | やれやれ yareyare | oh!; ah!; oh dear! |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ah”.
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