あなや

interjection

whoa; yikes

An exclamation of surprise, alarm, or sudden realization, similar to 'whoa' or 'yikes' in English. Used in casual spoken Japanese.

• あなや、もうこんな時じ間かんだ！

  Whoa, it's already this late!

• あなや、危あぶない！

  Yikes, that's dangerous!