um

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ʌm/

Interjection

Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. See uh. / (chiefly US) Dated spelling of mmm.

Japanese Meaning

会話中のためらいや迷い、曖昧さを示す間投詞。発言の中で躊躇や考えの整理のための一時的な言葉の間、つまり「えーと」「あのー」といった役割を果たす。

Um, I think we should postpone the meeting until next week.

ええと、会議は来週まで延期した方がいいと思います。

Sense（1）

Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. See uh.

Um, I don’t know.

Sense（2）

(chiefly US) Dated spelling of mmm.

"About the same, wherever you go," he agreed.

"Um," I said.