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Japanese
Etymology 1
Sinitic 阿媽／阿妈.
Noun
アマ or あま • (ama)
- an on-the-spot maid who was hired in Japan or China by foreigners
- women who work on foreign routes
Etymology 2
Abbreviation of アマチュア (amachua, “amateur”).
Noun
アマ • (ama)
- amateur
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