Japanese

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Kanji in this term
かま
Grade: 5
kun'yomi

Etymology

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From (れん)(よう)(けい) (ren'yōkei, stem or continuative form) of the verb (かま) (kamau, to be concerned; to interfere, hinder).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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(かま) (kamaiかまひ (kamafi)?

  1. (usually prefixed with (o-)) care, concern, attention
    Synonyms: お構い (okamai), 世話 (sewa)
  2. : (historical, law enforcement) Synonym of お構い (okamai)
  3. : hindrance, obstacle, impediment
    Synonyms: 差し支え (sashitsukae), 支障 (shishō)

Usage notes

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  • This term is usually written in kanji in formal or technical contexts (e.g., in a newspaper or in official documentation). In informal contexts, however, it is generally written in hiragana, as (お)かまい.

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