Japanese meaning of シェー!

Reading:
しぇー! (Shee!)

English Translation:

Sheeeh!

Original Scene & Cultural Context

Scene in the Original Work:


Iyami dramatically poses and says this phrase, expressing shock, surprise, or exaggerated reaction.
イヤミが驚きやショックをコミカルかつ大げさに表現するポーズ付きの代表的なセリフ。

Cultural Context:


A famous, classic comedic expression from "Osomatsu-kun," widely recognized in Japan as a humorous way to show exaggerated surprise or disbelief.
「おそ松くん」の代表的ギャグであり、日本で驚きやショックをコミカルに誇張して表現する定番フレーズ。

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• Purely exclamatory, not grammatically structured
• Uses exaggerated vowel elongation for comic effect.

Trap for English Speakers

Non-standard exclamation with no direct translation; used primarily for comic exaggeration.

Example

Basic Example

予想外のニュースに驚いて、
「シェー!」

Reacting to unexpected news with comic exaggeration,
'Sheesh!'


Applied Example

友達が意外な発言をしたとき、
「シェー!」

When surprised by a friend's unexpected comment,
'Sheesh!'