まあ

Readings

Kana: まあ、ま
Romaji: maa, ma
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Romaji

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?
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まあ無理(むり)ですな。
➥Well, you can't.
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まあ、いいけど。
➥I guess we could.
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ざまあ()ろ。
➥That serves you right.
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まあ、()てろよ。
➥Well, just you wait and see.
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まあ()ってみよう。
➥Let's go!
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