あ
Meanings
Interjection
1. ah; oh (expression of surprise, recollection, etc.)
2. hey! (used to get someone's attention)
Other readings
Pitch accent
あ
Examples43
あ！
Oh, no! We're running out of gas.
あっ、
Oh, no! I almost forgot!
あっ、
There goes our bus.
あっ、
Oh, the phone's ringing. It must be Machiko.
あっ、
Here he is!
あっ、
Hey Taro! It sure has been a while! How're you doing?