南な無む三さん

interjection

oh no!; good heavens!; oops

An exclamation of surprise, dismay, or mild shock. Abbreviation of 南無三宝 (なむさんぼう), a Buddhist invocation. Somewhat old-fashioned or dramatic; in modern casual speech, あっ or やばい are more common.

See also: 南無三宝

• 南な無む三さん、財さい布ふを忘わすれた！

  Oh no, I forgot my wallet!

• 南な無む三さん、また遅ち刻こくだ。

  Good heavens, I'm late again.