まあ

Japanese

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ma̠ː]

Interjection

まあ () 

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