Meaning of まあまあ in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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まあまあJLPT 2
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Romajimāmā
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), adverb (fukushi), interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- so-so
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- Parts of speech
- interjection (kandoushi)
- Meaning
- now, now (used in calming people down)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- my, my (expression of wonder, surprise, etc.)
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Example Sentences
まあまあ used in context
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Now, please don't get so angry.
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まあまあなんて細い腰なの！お顔も小さくて、本当にお人形さんみたい！
My what a narrow waist! Her face is small, she really looks just like a doll!
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The curry was nothing special.
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Her musical talent was indifferent.
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He gets a reasonable salary as a bank clerk.
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He got a fair mark in the examination.
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