はてさて

interjection

huh; well!; I'll be damned

Expresses mild surprise, realization, or hesitation when starting to speak. Often used when the speaker is thinking or reacting to something unexpected.

• はてさて、どうしたものか。

  Huh, what should I do?

• はてさて、これは困こまった。

  Well, this is a problem.