あら
あら
ara
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 10 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

あら (あら (ara)) means "Oh!". It is read あら (ara). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Oh!

Also : Oh no

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Example Sentences

あら、わすれました。

あら、わすれました。

Ah, I forgot.

あら、そうですか。

あら、そうですか。

Oh, I see.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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