🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa: Akajima)
あかまた : akamata | define meaning
akamata
Pronunciation: [ʔakamata]
Definition
Noun
- Ryukyu odd-tooth snake (Lycodon semicarinatus sp.)
Etymology
Named after Akamata, a red-raced serpent yokai in Okinawan folklore.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | あかまた |
| Romanization | akamata |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ʔakamata] |
意味：アカマタ
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あかまた
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2024, November 15). あかまた : akamata | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2024, December 5, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6735/akamata/.