How to use ええと (ええと)
Meaning of ええと
The Japanese verb "ええと" (ええと, eeto) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- well, let me see, um, er: used as a filler word to indicate thinking or hesitation
- Example: ええと、どこに行くか決めましたか？
- Translation: Well, have you decided where to go?
- let me see, let me think: used when someone is about to make a decision or recall something
- Example: ええと、今日は何を食べようかな。
- Translation: Let me see, what should I eat today?
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この建物は？
What is this building?
（ロス）第五研究所ですが
(Ross) It's the fifth research institute,
現在は使用されていません
but it's currently not in use.
崩壊の危険性があるので 立ち入り禁止に なっています
It's dangerous and off-limits due to the risk of collapse.
ここだ
This is it.
え？ なんの確証があって
Eh? What proof do you have?
隣に刑務所がある
There's a prison next to it.
それが？
What about it?
賢者の石の材料はなんだった？
What's the material for the philosopher's stone?
👉👉ええと生きた人間… ええっ
Uh, living humans... Uh?
（イズミ）さてと
(Izumi) Well then,
昼ごはんの仕度ができるまで 復習しておく ように
keep reviewing until lunch is ready.
👉👉ええと
Umm...
円は力の循環を示し
The circle represents the circulation of power,
そこに構築式を描くことで 力の発動が可能 になる
by drawing the construction formula within, it's possible to activate the power.
あっ でも師匠は
Ah, but Master,
手のひらを合わせただけで 錬成してました よね
you performed alchemy just by clapping your hands, right?
（マルコー） この“ラサーヤナ”というの は？
(Marcoh) What does this "Rasāyana" mean?
（傷の男） 長寿を得る霊薬のことだ
(Scar) It's an elixir for longevity.
ううん 賢者の石のことかなあ
No, I think it refers to the Philosopher's Stone.
👉👉ええと“すべての金属を金に変え 老人を 青年に変える”
Uh, "turning all metals to gold and rejuvenating the old."
この“アウレリアン”とは？
And this "Aurelian"?