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interjection
hey!; listen here!; stop that!
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hey!; listen here!; stop that!
An interjection used to scold or reprimand someone, especially children or subordinates. Conveys authority and mild anger, demanding attention or that the person stop what they are doing.
こら、やめなさい！
Hey, stop that!
こら、走るな！廊下は歩け！
Hey! Don't run! Walk in the hallway!
こら、そこの君、勝手に入ってはいけないよ。
Hey you there, you can't just come in without permission.
A sharp interjection used to scold, rebuke, or get someone's attention when they are doing something wrong. Typically used by adults toward children, or by authority figures toward subordinates. Carries a tone of mild anger or impatience.
USAGE:
- Often followed by imperative forms like やめなさい (stop it) or commands
- More commonly used by men, though women also use it when scolding children
- Can sound rough or intimidating if used toward equals or strangers
SIMILAR WORDS:
- おい: hey — used to call someone's attention, less scolding
- ちょっと: excuse me, hey — softer and more polite
- こらこら: repeated form, slightly softer or more exasperated tone