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adverb, interjection

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English Meaning(s) for ま

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

Today it feels like hell is freezing over so its probably a good idea to dress for anything.
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Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
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If a tree dies, plant another in its place.
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He was so stupid as to tell a lie that might easily be found out.
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Compare your composition with the example.
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