ほーん

interjection

huh?; um, OK...; hmm

Casual interjection used to show mild surprise, hesitation, or thoughtful acknowledgment. The drawn-out vowel gives it a relaxed, colloquial feel.

• 「明日あした、引ひっ越こすんだ。」「ほーん、そうなんだ。」

  "I'm moving tomorrow." "Huh, is that so."

• ほーん、それでどうなったの？

  Hmm, so what happened then?