Meaning

Primary

Exclamation Mark

Alternative

Exclamation Point

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A feeling where you sigh is one in which you're surprised by something, and can't believe it, so you sigh. Ugh, *sigh*. What token represents this in writing? An exclamation mark!!!!

Reading

かんたんふ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

メールで語尾に必ず感嘆符を付ける友達がいます。

I have a friend who puts an exclamation mark at the end of every single sentence in her emails.

Kanji Composition