このざま

Japanese

Etymology

From a reverse spelling of Amazon OK. The resulting backwards term kono zama literally means “this situation (derogatory).”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ko̞no̞za̠ma̠]

Noun

このざま or コノザマ • (konozama) 

  1. (Internet slang) the situation where one's preordered goods from Amazon.co.jp are not shipped on their release day, or are cancelled without notification
    (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)

Usage notes

  • Usually written in Latin alphabet as konozama (konozama). Used with a touch of self-mocking.
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