Vocab Info
N3 Interjection
まあ
just (e.g. 'just wait here'), come now, now, now, tolerably, passably, moderately, reasonably, fairly, rather, somewhat, well..., I think..., it would seem..., you might say..., Hmmm, I guess so..., oh!, oh dear!, oh, my!, wow!, goodness gracious!, good heavens!
Details
Pitch Accent
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Word Type
Interjection
単語の種類
感動詞
Examples
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まあ、少し肩の力を抜いてください。
Well, relax your shoulders a little.
まあ、そのくらいの風邪なら直ぐに治るだろう。
Well, if it's just a cold, it will go away soon.
まあ待ちなさい。深呼吸をしたら気分が良くなるはずです。
Well, wait. Take a deep breath and you should feel better.
まあ綺麗!きっとこのダイヤはとても高かったに違いないわ!
Oh my goodness, that's beautiful! These diamonds must have cost so much!
そんな事で機嫌を損ねるなんて…あなたはもう大人なのに、まあ呆れた…。
To be offended by such a thing...even though you're an adult...well, I'm shocked....