ama
|a-ma|
B2
/ˈɑːmə/
female sea diver
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ama' originates from Japanese, specifically the word '海女', where '海' meant 'sea' and '女' meant 'woman'.
Historical Evolution
'ama' has been used in Japanese culture for centuries to describe female divers who collect marine products.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sea woman', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a traditional Japanese female diver, known for diving without scuba gear to collect pearls, seaweed, and other marine products.
The ama dived gracefully into the sea, searching for pearls.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a term used in some cultures to refer to a mother or grandmother.
She called her ama to ask for advice.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 04:06