he

Interjection

reduplication uncommon usually

(uncommon, usually reduplicated) An expression of laughter.

Japanese Meaning

（珍しい用法で、通常は重ねて用いられる）笑いを表す感嘆詞

During the awkward silence, someone in the back muttered he he, and a few people snickered.

その場の気まずい沈黙の中、後ろの方の誰かが「へへ」とつぶやき、数人がくすくす笑った。

Sense（1）

(uncommon, usually reduplicated) An expression of laughter.

(more common)