also: あははは · あはははは · あっはっは · あはあは
interjection
Onomatopoeic interjection representing loud, hearty laughter. Often used in casual or informal contexts.
彼の冗談を聞いて、みんながあははと笑った。
Hearing his joke, everyone laughed out loud.
漫画の吹き出しに「アハハ」と書いてあった。
The speech bubble in the manga said 'ahaha'.
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.