Emotions & Reactions
One-word reactions for surprise, joy and admiration.
- えっ？ e Huh? / What? Casual
- すごい sugoi Wow / Amazing Casual
- やった yatta Yay! / I did it! Casual
- 見つけた mitsuketa Found it! Casual
The level of politeness changes with the person and the situation. When in doubt, the polite form is the safe choice. A phrase marked with two levels, such as “Neutral / Casual,” is used in both kinds of situations.