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heh heh; sheepish laugh; embarrassed giggle
an onomatopoeic expression representing an embarrassed, sheepish, or slightly awkward laugh; often used when caught doing something or feeling bashful
えへへ、ごめん。
Heh heh, sorry.
Usage
えへへ conveys embarrassment, bashfulness, or a sheepish attitude. Common situations:
- After making a small mistake
- When caught doing something
- When receiving a compliment
- When asking for a favor
Related words
- えへへ - sheepish, embarrassed
- てへ / てへへ - cutesy embarrassed laugh (internet slang)
- へへへ - slightly mischievous or nervous laugh
- あはは - open, carefree laugh (contrast)
In TEXT/MANGA
Often written in hiragana or katakana (エヘヘ) in casual text messages or manga to show character embarrassment.