Mama-san
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmaməˌsan/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mama-san is a noun meaning A mother, in Japan or East Asia.
Meaning
A mother, in Japan or East Asia.
More Meanings
- A woman in a position of authority, especially the madam of a geisha bar.
Example Sentences
‘I had a last go at the film festival, hoping those Thai mammasans would stir you up with some juice kiddy-porn.’
"We just get one very small meal – a single rice ball or piece of bread," said Mieko Kono, a hostess bar "mama-san" who looks spectacularly out of place in the municipal office, dolled up as she is in her work clothes of leopard-print top and slacks.
Word Forms
- mama-sans
- mamasan
- mammasan
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mamasan, mama, momma, mami, obasan, mamaw.
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