わ〜わ
JLPT Level: N1
Meanings
emphasizes a series of things or feelings
lists multiple observations with emphasis
expresses doing things one after another or many things happening
intensifies emotion about a situation
extensive or repeated occurrence
Usage
V普通形 + わ〜わ
い-adjective (plain) + わ〜わ
な-adjective + な + わ〜わ
Noun + だ + わ〜わ
Explanation
わ〜わ is a feminine, emphatic expression used to link two or more observations, feelings, or actions, often highlighting a sense of being overwhelmed or impressed by what is happening. It can convey that multiple things occur in succession or that there is a strong, emotional emphasis on the listed items. It is more literary or dialectal and is not used in formal speech. Use to add expressive flair in storytelling, journaling, or casual conversation, typically by speakers aiming for a softer, more emotive tone.
今日は雨が降るわ、風も強いわ。
きょうはあめがふるわ、かぜもつよいわ。
It's raining today, and the wind is strong too.
彼は遅れるわ、忘れ物をするわで、今日はドタバタだ。
かれはおくれるわ、わすれものをするわで、きょうはドタバタだ。
He’s going to be late and forgets things, so today is a chaotic mess.
彼女の話は長いわ、同じ話を繰り返すわ。
かのじょのはなしはながいわ、おなじはなしをくりかえすわ。
Her story is long, and she repeats the same tale.
この本は難しいわ、でも面白いわ。
このほんはむずかしいわ、でもおもしろいわ。
This book is difficult, but interesting.
仕事が終わらなくて、紙が山のように積もるわ。
しごとがおわらなくて、かみがやまのようにつもるわ。
Work won’t end, and papers pile up like a mountain.