ama

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Definition

An 'ama' is a traditional Japanese woman pearl diver who collects pearls, seaweed, or shellfish by free-diving, usually without breathing equipment.

Usage & Nuances

'Ama' is used mainly in discussions about Japanese culture or history, rarely outside this context. Not a common English loanword. Do not confuse with 'mama' or the verb 'amass.'

Spanish: ama (nodriza japonesa) - buzo (mujer japonesa que bucea sin equipo)Portuguese (BR): ama (mergulhadora japonesa)Portuguese (PT): ama (mergulhadora japonesa)Chinese (Simplified): 海女 (日本傳統女潛水員)Chinese (Traditional): 海女 (日本傳統女潛水員)Hindi: अमा (जापान की महिला गोताखोर)Arabic: أما (امرأة غطاسة يابانية تقليدية)Bengali: আমা (জাপানি মুক্তো ডাইভার)Russian: ама (японская женщина-ныряльщица)Japanese: 海女（あま）Vietnamese: ama (người nữ lặn ngọc trai Nhật Bản)Korean: 아마 (일본 진주 여성 잠수부)Turkish: ama Urdu: اما (جاپانی موتی نکالنے والی عورت)Indonesian: ama (penyelam mutiara wanita Jepang)

Example Sentences

The life of an ama is very hard and dangerous.

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An ama can dive deep without any oxygen tank.

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A famous ama brought up many pearls last year.

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Have you ever seen an ama diving show in Japan?

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The documentary about the ama really opened my eyes to their daily challenges.

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Even with modern technology, the tradition of the ama survives in some Japanese villages.

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