🌏 Region(s): Ryukyu (Okinawa)
しかま : shikama | define meaning
shikama
Pronunciation: [ɕikama]
Definition
Noun
- Morning (especially around 10:00 am)
Etymology
Cognate with Amami (Koniya) せィかま sïkama; Amami (Shodon) ｽかーま skaama; Okinawan しかま shikama "morning".
Historical attestations
- 混効験集 Konkoukenshuu (1711), "Words of the Royal Palace", records "「すかま」 四ツ時分".
Discussion:
- The Konkoukenshuu (1711) records the definition of "4 o'clock" under the traditional Japanese time system. In modern times, this would be closer to 10:00 am.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | しかま |
| Romanization | shikama |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [ɕikama] |
意味：あさ【朝】、ごぜん【午前】、ごぜんじゅうじごろ【午前十時ごろ】、そうちょう【早朝】
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しかま
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2025, January 8). しかま : shikama | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 23, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/6780/shikama/.