No. 619 in Japanese
ま
"ま" (ma) can mean "interval," "space," "pause," or "timing," depending on context.
In a sentence
まってください。
Please wait.
Here, 'ま' is part of the verb 'まつ' (to wait) in its command form.
彼の話はまったく信じられない。
I absolutely can't believe his story.
In this sentence, 'ま' is present as part of the adverb 'まったく,' which means 'completely' or 'absolutely.'
彼は何でも器用にこなす、一まい上手だ。
He skillfully handles everything and is a step above others.
The word 'ま' in '一まい上手' is used as part of a compound phrase referring to someone's superiority.
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