まあ
N3[maa]
Definitions
1.adverb (fukushi)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; now, now
2.adverb (fukushi)
tolerably; passably; moderately; reasonably; fairly; rather; somewhat
3.adverb (fukushi)
well ...; I think ...; it would seem ...; you might say ...; Hmmm, I guess so ...
4.interjection (kandoushi)
oh!; oh dear!; oh, my!; wow!; goodness gracious!; good heavens!
Example Sentences
まあ、とりあえず落ち着きましょう。
Well, let's calm down for now.
まあまあの結果だったと思います。
I think it was a so-so result.
まあ、そんなに心配しないでください。
Well, please don't worry so much.