expression
well, I must admit ...; well, yeah; I guess so
A casual, slightly modest or evasive agreement. Often used when acknowledging a compliment or admitting something about oneself without fully committing.
「日本語上手だね。」「まあね。」
"Your Japanese is good." "Well, I guess so."
「毎日運動してるの？」「まあね。」
"Do you exercise every day?" "Well, sort of."