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Meaning of 海女(あま) in Japanese

海女
Kana Reading
あま, あまめ
Romaji
ama, amame
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    woman shell diver


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

9 strokes

sea, ocean

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: うみ

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

woman, female

On'Yomi: ジョ, ニョ, ニョウ

Kun'Yomi: おんな, め

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10 strokes

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: うみ

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