Translation and Meaning of: まさか - masaka
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word まさか (masaka) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: masaka
Kana: まさか
Type: Substantive
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Translation / Meaning: Never!; Well I never!; You do not say!
Meaning in English: Never!;Well I never!;You don't say!
Definition: Amazing things really happen.
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Explanation and Etymology - (まさか) masaka
"Masaka" is a Japanese word that can be translated as "impossible", "cannot be", "cannot believe" or "did not expect". The word is composed of the kanji characters 真 (most commonly read as "shin" or "ma") which means "truth" or "reality", and 酒 (read as "sake") which means "alcoholic drink". The origin of the word dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when alcohol consumption was common among lower social classes. The expression "masaka" (written with different kanji, まさか) was used to express surprise or disbelief in the face of an unexpected situation, such as someone who should not have money to buy alcohol showing up with a bottle of sake. Over time, the expression was simplified to "masa" and later to "masaka". Nowadays, "masaka" is a common word in the Japanese vocabulary and is used in various situations to express incredulity or surprise.How to Write in Japanese - (まさか) masaka
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Synonyms and Similar - (まさか) masaka
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
ありえない; 信じられない; 想像できない; まさかとは思わなかった
Words containing: まさか
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Words with the same pronunciation: まさか masaka
Example Sentences - (まさか) masaka
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Other words of the same type: Substantive
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Never!; Well I never!; You do not say!" é "(まさか) masaka". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
