JLPT N3 · Set phrases

まあまあ

so-so; now now

Stroke order of まあまあ

4 characters, 12 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

ま · 3 strokes あ · 3 strokes ま · 3 strokes あ · 3 strokes

Memory trick

MAA-MAA — 'ma, ma' calm down, so-so.

Parts: Phrase; so-so or soothing.

The characters in まあまあ

まま — ma (3 strokes)
ああ — a (3 strokes)
まま — ma (3 strokes)
ああ — a (3 strokes)

Example sentence

試験はまあまあできた。

しけんはまあまあできた。

I did so-so on the exam.

More words: Set phrases

おまちどおさまsorry to keep you waiting どうってことないno big deal よかったらif you like ごめんくださいhello, anyone home?それはどうもthank you very much とんでもないoutrageous; not at all しょうがないit can't be helped やれやれgood grief しまったoh no; damn

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