What does まあまあ mean?
まあまあ is a Japanese noun meaning “okay; so-so; decent” in English. It can also be translated as “now, now, my, my” depending on context. It is written as まあまあ in hiragana, and maamaa in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
「研究はどうですか」「まあまあです」
"How's your research coming along?" "Not so bad."
まあまあ、そう怒らないでくださいな。
Now, please don't get so angry.
まあまあなんて細い腰なの！お顔も小さくて、本当にお人形さんみたい！
My what a narrow waist! Her face is small, she really looks just like a doll!