まあ

Readings

Kana: まあ、ま

Romaji: maa, ma

Definitions

adv

1

just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; now, now

Note: when urging or consoling

2

tolerably; passably; moderately; reasonably; fairly; rather; somewhat

3

well...; I think...; it would seem...; you might say...; Hmmm, I guess so...

Note: when hesitating to express an opinion

int

4

oh!; oh dear!; oh, my!; wow!; goodness gracious!; good heavens!

Note: female term or language

Example Sentences

まあ、本当(ほんとう)？

➥Oh no, really?

まあ無理(むり)ですな。

➥Well, you can't.

まあ、いいけど。

➥I guess we could.

ざまあ見(み)ろ。

➥That serves you right.

まあ、見(み)てろよ。

➥Well, just you wait and see.

まあ行(い)ってみよう。

➥Let's go!