dear

IPA(Pronunciation)

/dɪɹ/

Interjection

dated

(dated) Indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.

Japanese Meaning

驚きを表す（例：「あらまあ！」などの感嘆） / 哀れみや同情を示す（例：悲しみに対する驚嘆） / 不賛成や軽い批判を示す（例：落胆や不快を表す感嘆）

Dear, that was a rather poor decision, wasn't it?

まあ、それはかなり悪い判断でしたね。

Sense（1）

(dated) Indicating surprise, pity, or disapproval.

Dear, dear! Whatever were they thinking?