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JLPT N5 Grammar

～なあ

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N5 · Other · なあ

sentence ending particle; confirmation; admiration, etc

なあ

Sentence-final なあ expresses exclamation, longing, or self-directed emotion.

It is conversational and not suited to formal reports.

きれいな星だなあ。

What beautiful stars.

Do not confuse exclamatory なあ with prohibitive な.

The long あ leaves an emotional aftertone.

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