あまた Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb, noun
many; a lot of; numerous
usually written using kana aloneformal or literary
Formal or literary term meaning a large number or quantity. Often used in written language or elevated speech.
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Kanji
Similar words
- たくさん
たくさん is the common, everyday word for 'many' or 'a lot', while あまた is formal and literary.
- 数多く
数多く is a slightly formal but still common expression meaning 'in large numbers'; あまた is more literary and less frequent.
Etymology
The exact derivation is uncertain; the word has been used in classical Japanese with the meaning 'many'.
