まあ

[maa]

Meanings

1.Adverb

just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; now, now

2.Adverb

tolerably; passably; moderately; reasonably; fairly; rather; somewhat

3.Adverb

well ...; I think ...; it would seem ...; you might say ...; Hmmm, I guess so ...

4.Interjection

oh!; oh dear!; oh, my!; wow!; goodness gracious!; good heavens!

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、座って座って。

Come on, have a seat.