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ハム

hamu

noun ★ Studied by 4 learners

Ham (cured pig meat)

  • ham (amateur radio enthusiast)
  • hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)

Other ways to say “ham” in Japanese →

はむが
Atamadaka

high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?

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I found an old photo album from the back of the closet.

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I'm taking care of the hamster.

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What does ハム mean?

Ham (cured pig meat). It can also mean: ham (amateur radio enthusiast); hum (of a TV, radio, etc.).

How do you pronounce ハム?

ハム (hamu). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.

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Ham (cured pig meat)