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まあまあ

Frequency rank: 4,827. – 4,834.

adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); adverb (fukushi); interjection (kandoushi)

so-so; passableonomatopoeic or mimetic word

Generated: This meaning is used to describe something that is mediocre or not particularly good, often used when evaluating quality.

かれ彼のうた歌はまあまあだった。

His singing was so-so.

interjection (kandoushi)

now, nowused to calming somebody down

Generated: This meaning is used as an expression to calm someone or to delay a situation, often implying that one should not be too hasty or emotional.

まあまあ、そんなにおこらないで怒らないで。

Now, now, don't be so angry.

my, myfemale term or languageexpression of wonder, surprise, etc.

Generated: This meaning is an expression of surprise or astonishment, often used in a somewhat playful or exaggerated manner.

まあまあ、すばらしい素晴らしいけしき景色だねきごう！

My, my, what a wonderful view!

Example sentences21 results

まあまあ、そうおこらないで怒らないでくださいな。

Now, please don't get so angry.

まあまあなんてほそい細いこし腰なのきごう！おかおお顔もちいさくて小さくて、ほんとうに本当におにんぎょう人形さんみたいきごう！

My what a narrow waist! Her face is small, she really looks just like a doll!

国語辞典Japanese definitions

まあまあ

ふくし副詞

とりたててよくもわるく悪くもでもない。

かんどうし感動詞

おこったり怒ったりきょうがく驚愕しているひと人をなだめたり、はげましたり励ましたりするときにかけることば言葉。
ひと人になんか何かをすすめる勧めるときにかけることば言葉。