Meaning

Primary

Nun

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

あま
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Are you a nun? I am a (あま) nun.

Context

Context Sentences

彼女は尼さんなのにお酒をたくさん飲みます。

Even though she’s a nun, she’s a heavy drinker.

Kanji Composition