🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Miyako)
がま : gama | define meaning
gama
Pronunciation: [ɡama]
Definition
Noun suffix
- Diminutive suffix. Often used to denote a small or young person, child, or animal:
- にｳﾞがま
nivgama
"Small child, children"
- にｳﾞがま
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | がま |
| Romanization | gama |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ɡama] |
意味：こ【子・小】、ししょうじ【指小辞】
がま
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2016, December 23). がま : gama | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, March 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1099/gama/.