Japanese symbol for “eh”
え
え
Romaji: e
eh?; what?; oh?
In Japanese, eh is え (e).
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 eh?; what?; oh?
- int yes; that's correct
- prt used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request
- prt strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
- prt hey
Other Japanese words for “eh”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| あれ | あれ are | huh?; eh?; what? |
| ええっ | ええっ ee | Eh?; What?; Come on! |
See also: Chinese symbol for “eh”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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