Sign In

Dictionary

Support

Entry Details for まあ

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

Romaji Hide
maa
adverb, interjection

Alternate Written Forms:

maa
»
ma
»
ma
»

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!
Add to ▼

Stroke Order Diagrams for まあ

Add to ▼
Add to ▼

Sample Sentences for まあ

Well, just you wait and see.
View Sentence Details »
Y'know we're short of money to have fun and ... Well to be blunt, gimme!
View Sentence Details »
Well, there's no such thing as being too late to correct one's faults.
View Sentence Details »
Well, I thought if anyone could do it, it would be you.
View Sentence Details »
I applaud your decision to quit smoking.
View Sentence Details »
View All Sentences »

Comments for まあ

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.