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あっ！
This short burst sound, romaji a!, is used for sudden realization or small surprises. It is often followed by the thing the speaker just noticed.
Examples in context
あっ、さいふをわすれました。
Oh, I forgot my wallet.
あっ、田中さんだ。
Oh, look, it's Mr. Tanaka.
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