まあ

Japanese

Alternative forms
  • まぁ (mā)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ma̠ː]

Interjection

まあ (rōmaji mā)

  1. oh!, dear! (expresses surprise)
  2. come on (expresses encouragement, invitation)
  3. well, yes (expresses partial agreement)
    まあいいか。
    Mā ii ka.
    Ah, whatever.
  4. hum (expresses hesitation)
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