もとい

Frequency rank: 7,742. – 7,750.
    interjection (kandoushi)
  1. as you were; return to your original position!word usually written using kana alonein drill, calisthenics, etc.
  2. er, ratherword usually written using kana aloneused in speech to correct oneselfsee also
Forms
  • もといFrequency rank: 7,742. – 7,750.
  • い【もとい】
Example sentences
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1. ・・、、。
So I thought my date, er rather, offline-meeting was going to be just me and her but things aren't that easy.
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