English Dictionary

whew

IPA（発音記号）

/hwjuː/

間投詞

An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief. / An expression of amazement or surprise.

日本語の意味

ため息や安心感を表す感嘆詞（「ふう」や「ふぅ」などとして表現される） / 驚きや仰天した様子を示す感嘆詞

Whew, I finished the report just before the deadline.

ふう、締め切りギリギリでレポートを書き終えてほっとした。

意味（1）

An expressive sound made indicating the release of one's inner tension; the release of breath; an expression of relief.

Whew! That box weighs a ton!

意味（2）

An expression of amazement or surprise.

...Now I must be off. Whew, it's as cold as the North Pole. Which way is the wind blowing?