まずまず

• 読み: まずまず
• ローマ字: mazumazu
• 発音: /ma.zɯ.ma.zɯ/

意味

Tolerable; passable; so-so; not bad. Indicates an adequate but unremarkable result.

An adverb/adjective indicating a level that is satisfactory but not outstanding. More positive than まあまあ in some contexts, suggesting the result met basic expectations. Often used to evaluate performance, weather, health, or outcomes: まずまずの出来 (passable result), まずまずの天気 (decent weather). Carries a pragmatic, accepting tone.

例文

1. 試験の結果はまずまずだった。
2. 今日の天気はまずまずだから散歩に行こう。
3. 新商品の売れ行きはまずまず好調だ。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, evaluation, sports

トーン: pragmatic

起源と歴史

Reduplication of まず (mazu, first/for now), originally meaning 'first of all' but evolved to express a tentative, measured assessment — 'for now, this will do.'

文化的背景

時代: Modern

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal