How to Say "E" in Japanese - How To Say Guide

え

e[e̞]

In Japanese, え (e).

How do you pronounce it?

The character え is actually a simplified, cursive version of the kanji 衣, which means 'clothing'.
Depending on the length and pitch, えー (long 'e') can indicate that a speaker is hesitating or thinking of an answer, much like 'um' in English.
The character え is often used as a filler sound to express disbelief or confusion, similar to 'Huh?' or 'What?' in English.

「あいうえお」って手書きできる？
Can you write the Japanese hiragana characters for a, i, u, e and o?
This sentence shows the use of え within the standard hiragana sequence.
Tatoeba #9801722 by small_snow, translation #9802897 by DJ_Saidez
トムは体育のために着替えるのがやなんだよ。
Tom doesn't like changing for P.E.
This sentence uses the character え as part of the word for changing clothes.
Tatoeba #9195713 by small_snow, translation #9194500 by DJ_Saidez
明日から、もうこのメールアドレスは使えません。
Starting tomorrow, this e-mail address will no longer be valid.
This sentence uses the character え as part of the word for e-mail.
Tatoeba #8513365 by small_snow, translation #5351188 by AlanF_US
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A young man and woman are discussing a sudden change in plans.

陽太 Yota

え、明日って、雨が降るの？
E, ashita tte, ame ga furu no?
Eh, is it going to rain tomorrow?
美咲 Misaki

うん、予報ではそう言っているよ。
Un, yohou de wa sou itte iru yo.
Yeah, that's what the forecast says.
陽太 Yota

え、じゃあ、外での活動は中止かな？
E, jaa, soto de no katsudou wa chuushi kana?
Eh, then will the outdoor activities be canceled?
美咲 Misaki

陽太くん、まだ決まっていないみたいだよ。
Youta-kun, mada kimatte inai mitai da yo.
Youta, it looks like it hasn't been decided yet.

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