kama

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun Hindu god of love and erotic desire; opposite of Mara

Etymology

From Japanese 鎌 (kama, “sickle, scythe”).

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