このざま in Japanese

IPA: [ko̞no̞za̠ma̠] Forms: このざま [canonical], コノザマ [canonical], konozama [romanization] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From a reverse spelling of Amazon OK. The resulting backwards term kono zama literally means “this situation (derogatory).” Head templates: {{ja-noun|コノザマ}} このざま or コノザマ • (konozama)

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}

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        "canonical"
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    }
  ],
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}

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"このざま" meaning in Japanese

Noun

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