hmm in Japanese
hmm in Japanese is うーん, ふむ, ふむふむ — hmm means a sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
hmm in Japanese
うーん
Pronounced: ūn
Indicates thinking or pondering.
ふむ
Pronounced: fumu
Indicates thinking or pondering.
ふむふむ
Pronounced: fumufumu
Indicates thinking or pondering.
んー
Pronounced: n
Indicates thinking or pondering.
What does "hmm" mean?
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intj A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
"Hmm, I am not sure which of these two colours looks better."
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intj A sound expressing mild surprise, doubt, or being caught off guard.
"Hmm, that is odd, because I locked the door before leaving."
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hmm in a sentence
- Hmm, I am not sure which of these two colours looks better.
- "Hmm, let me think about that for a second," she said.
- Hmm, that is odd, because I locked the door before leaving.
- Hmm, you have caught me off guard with that question.
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What is "hmm" in Japanese?
"hmm" in Japanese is うーん, ふむ, ふむふむ. hmm means: A sound made to show you're thinking, hesitating, or considering something.
How do you pronounce うーん?
"hmm" in Japanese is うーん, pronounced "ūn".
How do you use "hmm" in a sentence?
Example: "Hmm, I am not sure which of these two colours looks better." In Japanese, "hmm" is うーん, ふむ, ふむふむ.
Are there other ways to say "hmm" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "hmm": うーん, ふむ, ふむふむ, んー.
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