Lingakuまさか
Frequency rank: 339.
- by no means; never!; well, I never!; you don't say!; certainly (not)word usually written using kana alone
- something unexpected; emergencyword usually written using kana alonesee also まさかの時
- currently; for the time being; presently; for nowword usually written using kana alonearchaism
- indeed; really; truly; unexpectedlyword usually written using kana aloneobscure termsee also 本当に
interjection (kandoushi)
Generated: This usage expresses disbelief or strong denial in response to something unexpected or surprising.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Generated: This meaning refers to an unforeseen situation or crisis that arises suddenly.
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This usage indicates the current state or situation that may change in the future.
adverb (fukushi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Generated: This meaning emphasizes truthfulness or realization of something surprising or genuine.
Example sentences69 results
I've heard of pseudomyopia, but I never thought my own child would come to have it.
Names
まさか
- Masakafemale given name or forename