まさか
Interjection
1.
by no means, never!, well, I never!, you don't say!, certainly (not)
word usually written using kana alone
Noun, Particle
2.
something unexpected, emergency
word usually written using kana alone
Noun
3.
currently, for the time being, presently, for now
word usually written using kana alonearchaic
Adverb, Particle
4.
indeed, really, truly, unexpectedly
word usually written using kana alonerare term
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まさか、彼がそんなことを言うとは思いませんでした。
I never thought he would say such a thing.
まさか、こんな場所で昔の友人に会うとは驚きだ。
It's surprising to meet an old friend in such a place.
まさか、このプロジェクトが成功するとは夢にも思わなかった。
I never dreamed this project would succeed.
まさか、こんなに感動的な映画だとは知らなかった。涙が止まりません。
I had no idea it was such a moving film. I can't stop crying.
まさか、あの温厚な彼が激怒するとは、誰も予想できなかっただろう。
No one could have predicted that gentle man would get so furious.
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