ま
 
さ
 
か

interjection

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. by no means, never!, well, I never!, you don't say!, certainly (not).

noun, takes genitive case の

Usually written with kana alone.
  1. something unexpected, emergency.

noun

Usually written with kana alone, archaism.
  1. currently, for the time being, presently, for now.

adverb, takes genitive case の

Usually written with kana alone, rare.
  1. indeed, really, truly, unexpectedly.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
ま
 
さ
 
か
まさか ✔
ま
真
さか
逆
真逆 まさか ✔