아, 그냥

oh, just

→ 아
phrase Uncommon #13,653
oh, just 아 is an interjection like “oh,” and 그냥 means “just” or “simply.” Together, they can introduce a casual explanation or soften a statement.
KO: 아, 그냥 집에 있을게.
EN: Oh, I'll just stay home.

아, 그냥 고맙다고 하려고

Oh, I just wanted to say thank you.

— 빅 식 (2017)

아저씨, 아, 그냥 가죠 시간도 없는데

Sir, let's just go. We don't have time.

— A Moment to Remember (2004)

아, 그냥 공구 요

Oh, just tools.

— The Chaser (2008)

아, 그냥 빨리 좀 온나

Oh, just hurry up and get here already.

— Love Untangled (2025)

아, 그냥 죽여, 그냥, 씨, 쯧

Ah, just kill me already. Just—damn. Tsk.

— Miracle in Cell No. 7 (2013)