あら
Also written あらー
Meanings
- Interjection oh!; ah!; oh no
Example sentences
- あら、申し訳ございません。
Oh, I'm sorry. - あらごめんなさい。どうやら間違え電話をしてしまったようだね。
Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I have the wrong number. - あら、あまり興味なかったはずなのに、どういう風の吹き回しかな。
Really? You didn't show much interest before. I wonder what's got into you? - あらまあ、馬子にも衣装とはこのことだねぇ。スーツ着ると結構格好いいじゃん。
Well, it's just like the proverb "fine feathers make a fine bird". You look really good when you wear a suit. - ただいま！あら？お客様、見えてるの？
I'm back! Oh? Have we got a guest?