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What does 生 (なま, nama) mean?

生 (なま, nama) means raw, fresh, uncooked.

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Readingなま
Romajinama
Part of speechno-adjective, noun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
なま
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnama

raw, fresh, uncooked

  1. 1no-adjective · noun raw; uncooked; fresh
  2. 2no-adjective · noun natural; as it is; unedited
  3. 3no-adjective · noun unprotected (sex); raw; bareback
  4. 4no-adjective · noun live (i.e. not recorded)
  5. 5no-adjective · noun inexperienced; unpolished; green

Example sentences

  • Can this fish be eaten raw?

  • Draft beer tastes best in summer.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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