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maa
adverb, interjection

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English Meaning(s) for まあ

adverb
  1. just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; now, now (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... (when hesitating to express an opinion)
interjection
  1. oh!; oh dear!; oh, my!; wow!; goodness gracious!; good heavens!
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Sample Sentences for まあ

Oh no, really?
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"How's your research coming along?" "Not so bad."
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Well, broadly speaking that's right.
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"Well, even so my score is far above yours isn't it?" "What did you say!? If I was to go all out you'd be as nothing to me!"
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Oh, my God!
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