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うめー【う前・御前】 : umee | define meaning
umee
Definition
Noun
- (Archaic) Honorary title for someone of high status or ranking, akin to the English expression "My Lord".
Etymology
Cognate to the standard Japanese noun おまえ【お前・御前】 omae. Attested as early as in the Okinawan language dictionary (1896), by Masayo Nakamoto.
Notes
Though common in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this term no longer appears to be in use.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | う前 御前 |
| Kana | うめー |
| Romanization | umee |
意味：ごぜん 【御前】、おまえさま【御前様】、おまえ【お前・御前】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, July 7). うめー【う前・御前】 : umee | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 16, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1562/umee/.