JLPT N1 Advanced
おいおい
Casual interjection of disbelief or the sound of loud crying
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Other forms
オイオイ often used for emphasis
1 Interjection
"Hey!" / "Come on!"
A casual interjection used to express surprise, stop someone’s action, or show mild exasperation.
Example
おいおい 、 また 宿題 を 忘れ た の か 。
Hey, come on, did you forget your homework again?
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2 Adverb (Onomatopoeia)
"Boohoo" / Crying Loudly
An onomatopoeia representing the sound of loud, unsuppressed wailing or sobbing.
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