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まあまあ
maamaa
Description
「まあまあ」は、とても良くはないけれど、悪くもない時に使う言葉です。
"まあまあ" is a word used when something is not very good but not bad either.
人を落ち着かせる時にも「まあまあ、そんなに怒らないで」のように使います。
"まあまあ" is also used to calm someone down, as in "まあまあ、そんなに怒らないで" (Now, now, don't be so angry).
Meanings
まあまあmaamaa
so-so; not bad but not great
テストの点はまあまあでした。
The test scores were so-so.
まあまあmaamaa
there, there; now, now (calming someone)
まあまあ、落ち着いてください。
Well, calm down.
まあまあmaamaa
fairly; reasonably; moderately
この店はまあまあ人気がある。
This shop is fairly popular.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
As a rating it means passable, neither good nor bad — a mild, noncommittal judgment.
- Etymology
Reduplication of the interjection まあ, adding a softening, moderating feel.
In videos
“まあでも高いって言っても、まあまあ一万円くらいだろう。”
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