Japanese symbol for “blithely”

In Japanese, blithely is ほいほい (hoihoi).

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Meanings

1. adv, adv-to, vs recklessly; thoughtlessly; carelessly; readily; blithely; willingly
2. adv, adv-to, vs pamperingly; indulgently; carefully (not angering)
3. int shoo!
4. int heave-ho
5. int hallo; hello
6. n Hui (people)

Written forms: —. Readings: ほいほい、ホイホイ.

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