Vocabulary

まあ

just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; now, now

adverb
N3 freq #900

Example sentences

He is a kind of gentleman.

He has, say, fifty thousand yen.

"Well, I guess I'm going to get a driver's license," he answered.

I applaud your decision to quit smoking.

Well, you can't.

Well, it'll do for the time being.

Let's go!

You sure gab a lot don't you? You're a natural born talker.