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JLPT N1

おっと

It’s like saying “Whoa!” or “Oops!” You use it for small surprises, mistakes, or when you suddenly realize something.

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Other forms

オット in katakana for emphasis
Interjection

"Whoa!" / "Oops!"

An exclamation used when you are surprised, make a small mistake, or suddenly notice something. It’s the Japanese equivalent of saying “Whoa!”, “Oops!”, or “Oh!”

Example

おっと 、 危なかっ た 。

Whoa, that was close.

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It's like saying "Whoa!" or "Oops!" You use it for small surprises, mistakes, or when you suddenly realize something.
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