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

• プロ