まずまず Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, adverb
so-so; passable; tolerable; adequate
usually written using kana alone
Expresses that something is not outstanding but acceptable; often used when the result is better than expected or at least not bad.
で
泊
まれる
。
You can stay at this hotel for a reasonable price.
before, ahead, previous
Similar words
- まあまあ
Similar meaning, but まあまあ is slightly more casual and can also be used as an interjection to calm someone down.
- そこそこ
Also means 'so-so' or 'passable', but そこそこ often implies a minimum acceptable level, while まずまず can suggest a slightly more positive nuance.
Etymology
Reduplication of 先ず (まず, 'first of all'), with the repetition softening the meaning to 'more or less' or 'for the time being'.
