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VocabJLPT N3

so-so

の-Adjectiveな-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

1. so-so
2. passable
3. now, now
4. my, my

This expression is used to describe something as "so-so" or "not bad, not great." It can also be used to calm someone down or soften a statement, similar to saying "now, now" or "well, well" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

After working this hard and only getting a "so-so" rating — that stings!

Sentence 2

When your expectations are too high, the results always end up looking so-so, don't they?

Sentence 3

Yesterday's meal was decent enough, but the portions were small.

Sentence 4

It's not quite what I hoped for, but the movie's pretty decent.

Sentence 5

In a word, the results this time were so-so.