o-ro    (oro) interj.  (1) I am surprised; (2) I am in pain.  Derivative forms may be built either by adding the syllable -ro, as many times as necessary, to the end; or by extending the vowels.  Examples:

ororo	I am very surprised; I am in a lot of pain
orororo	I am in shock; I think I have a concussion
ooororooo	Shock doesn't begin to cover it; Really, now might be a good time to fetch the doctor.

Sekihara Tae
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October 25, 1998