ままよ

Japanese

Alternative spellings
侭よ 儘よ

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ma̠ma̠ jo̞]

Interjection

ままよ • (mama yo) ^{←ままよ (mama yo)?}

1. An exclamation of resignation and indifference.
   • 1895, “雪の進軍 [Yuki no Shingun]”, 永井建子 (Nagai Kenshi) (lyrics):

     儘(まゝ)よ大(だい)膽(たん)　一(いっ)服(ぷく)やれば

     Mama yo daitan ippuku yareba

     Oh well, if we breathe a little bravery