An interjection expressing disappointment or dismay; an onomatopoeic sigh-like exclamation used casually.
財布を忘れてきたと気づいて、トホホとため息をついた。
Realizing I had forgotten my wallet, I sighed 'tohoho'.
試験に落ちて、彼は『トホホ…』と頭を抱えた。
After failing the exam, he put his head in his hands and muttered 'tohoho...'.
天気予報で雨だと知って、ピクニックが中止になりトホホだ。
Hearing on the forecast that it will rain and the picnic is canceled — tohoho.
電車が遅れて会議に遅刻し、同僚に『トホホ』と報告した。
My train was delayed and I was late for the meeting, so I told my coworkers 'tohoho'.