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What does 尼 (あま, ama) mean?

尼 (あま, ama) means Buddhist nun.

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Readingあま
Romajiama
Part of speechnoun
あま
ama

Buddhist nun

  1. 1noun Buddhist nun
  2. 2noun Catholic nun; sister
  3. 3noun bitch
  4. 4noun Amagasaki (city in Hyogo Prefecture)
  5. 5noun Amazon (online retailer)

Also written: 阿魔

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