Word details
ざま
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ざま.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Derogatory; Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun
mess; sorry state; plight; sad sight
2
Suffix; Indicates direction
-ways; -wards
3
Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb
in the act of ...; just as one is ...
4
Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb
manner of ...; way of ...
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