えへへ

えへへ
interjection
heh heh (sheepish laugh)
informalcolloquialemotiononomatopoeia
1. 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.
えへへと照(て)れながら答(こた)えた。
I answered with a sheepish laugh.
「全部(ぜんぶ)食(た)べちゃった。」「えへへ。」
"I ate it all." "Heh heh..."

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

Often written エヘヘ in messages and manga.

Related words

  • てへ / てへへ - cutesy embarrassed laugh
  • へへへ - slightly mischievous or nervous laugh
  • あはは - open, carefree laugh (contrast)

Related Words

Related: あはは (hearty laugh)
Related: うふふ (quiet giggle)
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Added 2026.1.28 20:27 · Revised 2026.10.13 10:16
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