まし — meaning in English
maji
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English meaning
- preferable adjective More desirable or better than an alternative.
- really adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
- seriously adv In a solemn, earnest, or literal way.
Senses
まし is used for these senses in English:
- for real (informal) Genuine, true; serious, earnest.
- preferable Better than some other option; preferred.
- really (informal, as an intensifier) Very (modifying an adjective); very much (modifying a verb).
- seriously (manner) In a serious or literal manner.
- you don't say Really?; no kidding!; is that so? (sometimes used sarcastically in response to the obvious)
really — full definition
- adv In actual fact; truly, as opposed to seeming or claiming to be so.
- adv Used before an adjective or verb to mean "very" or "very much."
- intj Used on its own to express surprise, disbelief, or a request for confirmation.