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Meaning of 御釜(おかま) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

御釜, お釜, 御竈
Kana Reading
おかま, オカマ
Romaji
okama, okama
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    pot
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    volcanic crater
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (one's) buttocks
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    male homosexual; effeminate man; male transvestite

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

kettle, cauldron, iron pot

On:

Kun: かま

10 strokes

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JLPT 3

honorable, manipulate, govern

On: ギョ, ゴ

Kun: おん-, お-, み-

12 strokes

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hearth, kitchen stove

On: ソウ

Kun: かまど, かま, へっつい

21 strokes

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