海女

あま

Also written あまめ

Meanings

1. Noun ama (i.e.: female diver who collects shells, seaweed, etc.) See also: 海人 (あま).

Kanji

• 海 sea
• 女 woman

Example sentences

• 生半可な気持ちで、海女にはなれないよ。
  You can't become an ama diver if you're not fully committed.

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