No. 35 in Japanese
あっ
"Ah" or "Oh" (an expression of surprise, realization, or recollection).
In a sentence
あっ、大事な書類を忘れちゃった。
Oh, I forgot the important documents.
The word 'あっ' is used to express a realization or sudden recollection.
あっ、そこに置かないでください。
Oh, please do not put that there.
Here, 'あっ' is used as an interjection to gain someone's attention before a request or correction.
あっ、大丈夫ですか？
Oh, are you okay?
In this context, 'あっ' is used to show concern or surprise when noticing something about someone else.
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