also: あははは · あはははは · あっはっは · あはあは
Onomatopoeic interjection representing loud, hearty laughter. Often used in casual or informal contexts.
Hearing his joke, everyone laughed out loud.
The speech bubble in the manga said 'ahaha'.
Standard hiragana spelling for a loud laugh.
Katakana variant, often used for emphasis or in casual writing.
Extended hiragana form, representing a longer laugh.
Extended katakana form, representing a longer laugh.
Very extended hiragana form; used for exaggerated laughter.
Very extended katakana form; used for exaggerated laughter.
Variant with geminate stops, suggesting a more staccato laugh.
Katakana variant with geminate stops.
Less common variant with repeated 'aha'.
Katakana variant of the less common repeated form.
Onomatopoeic formation from the sound of laughter. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a natural vocalization.