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まあ
maa
Description
「まあ」は、話をやわらかくしたり、少しあいまいに言いたいときによく使う言葉です。
"まあ" is a word often used to soften a statement or to say something a bit vaguely.
また、おどろいたときにも「まあ！」と言うことがあります。
Also, "まあ!" can be said when surprised.
Meanings
まあmaa
well; sort of; more or less (softening a statement)
まあ、なんとかなるよ。
Well, it'll work out somehow.
まあmaa
oh my; wow (expressing mild surprise)
まあ、きれいなお花ね。
Well, what a beautiful flower.
まあまあmaamaa
so-so; fairly; there there (calming)
まあまあ、落ち着いて。
Now, now, calm down.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
Softens opinions or hedges; also a light interjection of surprise, more often used by women.
- Nuance
Often written まぁ with a small ぁ to show a drawn-out, casual tone.
In videos
“まあそんなにたくさん話せなくてもいいです。”
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