bless

IPA(Pronunciation)

/blɛs/

Interjection

Canada UK informal

(UK, Canada, informal) Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.

Japanese Meaning

愛情や親しみを表すために用いられる感嘆表現 / 感謝の意を示すための表現 / 皮肉を込めた、または軽蔑的な意図で使われる表現

Bless, he genuinely thought he could finish the whole report in an afternoon.

かわいそうに、彼は午後だけで報告書を全部終えられると本気で思っていた。

Sense（1）

(UK, Canada, informal) Used as an expression of endearment, gratitude, or (ironically) belittlement.

Ah bless! You must be the welcoming committee for anyone who dares express ignorance.