🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
あい : ai | define meaning
ai
Pronunciation: [ʔai]
Definition
Interjection
- Used to grab another person's attention or remark on something unusual. Hey; oh; say.
- Used to acknowledge a mistake. Oh; oops; ah shoot; uh-oh; sorry.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | あい |
| Romanization | ai |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ʔai] |
意味：あら、おっと、ねえ、あっ
あい
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2025, December 5). あい : ai | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/8072/ai/.