The word あのう is a common colloquial expression in Japanese, often used as a filler word or a softener in conversation.
あのう is often used to express doubt or uncertainty, for example when you're unsure or hesitating about what to say next, or when you're unsure about a situation or opinion.
| Um, I can't remember the name. | あのう、 名前 が 思い出せない。anou, namae ga omoidasenai. |
| Uh, is this really okay? | あのう、 これ は 本当 に 大丈夫 です か？anou, kore wa hontou ni daijoubu desu ka? |
あのう is also often used at the start of a question or conversation in order to get someone's attention in a polite way.
| Excuse me, what time is the next train? | あのう、 次 の 電車 は 何時 です か？anou, tsugi no densha wa nanji desu ka? |
Finally, あのう can also be used to soften a statement or a request that might be considered abrupt or direct.
| Uh, may I sit here? | あのう、 ここ に 座って も いい です か？anou, koko ni suwatte mo ii desu ka? |
| Um, another (bottle of) beer please. | あのう、 ビール を もう 一本 お願いします。anou, biiru o mou ippon onegaishimasu. |
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