あま
尼
1. Buddhist nun
2. Catholic nun; sister
3. bitchDerogatory, Dated term, Usually written using kana alone, usu. written as アマ; also as 阿魔
4. Amagasaki (city in Hyogo Prefecture)Slang, abbr. of 尼崎
5. Amazon (online retailer)Internet slang
6. NunA nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her life to her religion. She may be a woman who decided to dedicate her life to serve the other living beings or to be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent. The term "nun" is applicable to Catholics – both eastern and western traditions – Orthodox Christians, Anglicans, Lutherans, Jains, Buddhists, Taoists, and Hindus.
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