きゃあ

Japanese

Alternative spellings
きゃぁ きゃー きゃ～ キャア キャァ キャー キャ～

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [kʲa̠ː]

Interjection

きゃあ or キャア • (kyā) 

1. An expression of surprise or dismay.

Usage notes

• Somewhat feminine.

Descendants

• → English: kyaa