アマ

Japanese

Etymology 1

Sinitic 阿媽 / 阿妈.

Noun

アマ or あま • (ama) 

  1. an on-the-spot maid who was hired in Japan or China by foreigners
  2. women who work on foreign routes

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of アマチュア (amachua, “amateur”).

Noun

アマ • (ama) 

  1. amateur

See also

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