ほとほと

ほ

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ほ

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Meanings

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adverb

usually written using kana alone

Expresses strong exasperation or being at one's wit's end; often used with verbs like 困る, 呆れる, 嫌になる.

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I'm utterly fed up with his irresponsibility.

毎まい日にち同おなじことの繰くり返かえしで、ほとほと嫌やになった。

I'm completely sick of doing the same thing every day.