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From Namiko Abe, Japanese Conversation Openers and Fillers In conversations, openers and fillers are used quite often. They don't always have specific meanings. Openers are used as signals that you are about to say something, or to smooth communication. Fillers are usually used for pauses or hesitation. English also has similar expressions such as "so," "like," "you know," and so on. When you have opportunity to hear native speakers' conversation, listen carefully and examine how and when they are used. Here are some openers and fillers frequently used. Marking a new topic
Sore de Saying something off the topic
Tokorode Adding to the current topic
Tatoeba Bringing up the main topic
Jitsu wa Shortening the preliminary topics
Sassoku desu ga Introducing someone or something you have just noticed
A, Aa, Ara Note: "Aa" can also be used to show that you understand. Hesitation Sounds
Ano, Anou Asking for repetition
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