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へえ — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • huh interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
  • OH intj Used to express surprise, realization, understanding, or emotion.
  • really adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.

Senses

へえ is used for these senses in English:

  • huh (with rising pitch) Used to express doubt or confusion.
  • oh Expression of surprise.
  • really (informal) Indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information; to express skepticism.

huh — full definition

  1. interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
  2. interjection Added to the end of a sentence to turn it into a casual question, inviting agreement.

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