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For pronunciation and definitions of マァ – see the following entry.
まあ
[interjection] oh! dear! (expression of surprise)
[interjection] come on (used to express encouragement or invitation)
[interjection] well, yes (used to express partial agreement)
[interjection] well, perhaps (used to express that the speaker has a different perspective)
[interjection] hum (used to express hesitation)
Alternative spellings
まぁ, まー, ま〜, マア, マー, マ〜
(This term, マァ (), is the katakana spelling of the above term.)