maji

See also: mají and Maji

Japanese

Romanization

maji

1. Rōmaji transcription of まじ
2. Rōmaji transcription of マジ

Maore Comorian

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *màjíjɪ̀.

Noun

maji class 6

1. water

References

• The Clause Structure of the Shimaore Dialect of Comorian (2009)

Matumbi

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *màjíjɪ̀.

Noun

maji

1. water

References

• Bernhard Krumm, Grundriss einer Grammatik des Kimatumbi (Deutsch-Ostafrika, Bezirk Kilwa-Rufiji) (1912)

Mwani

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *màjíjɪ̀.

Noun

maji class 6

1. water

References

• Malin Petzell, A Sketch of Kimwani (a minority language of Mozambique) (2002)

Nyaturu

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *màjíjɪ̀.

Noun

maji

1. water

References

• African Languages: Langues Africaines (International African Institute, 1979), volume 5, page 65
• F. Gieringer, "To Praise the Sun". A Traditional Nyaturu Hymn of Praising (1990)

Swahili

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *màjíjɪ̀.

Pronunciation

• Audio (Kenya):

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Noun

maji (ma class, plural only)

1. water (clear liquid H₂O).

   njia ya maji ― waterway

2. any liquid

Descendants

• → English: Maji Maji Rebellion

Tumbuka

Etymology

From Proto-Bantu *màjíjɪ̀.

Noun

maji class 6

1. water

References

• Pascal J. Kishindo, Allan L. Lipenga, Parlons citumbuka: Langue et culture du Malawi et de la Zambie (2006), page 106