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VocabJLPT N3

hey there

Expression

Definitions

1. hey there
2. I say

This is a casual, contracted form of "これは," commonly used in informal spoken Japanese. It expresses surprise or emphasis, similar to saying "Well, this is..." or "Wow, this..." in English. You'll hear it often in casual conversation or anime.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, are those numbers actually right?

Sentence 2

I looked at the pile of documents on my desk — no way I'm finishing this today.

Sentence 3

The road was dark at night — honestly kind of scary…

Sentence 4

I believed her when she said "it's fine."

Sentence 5

She laughed and said, "Maybe this is fate."