wa
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A Thai unit of length, traditionally comparable to a fathom, and now officially equal to two metres.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
In Japanese society, the favouring of a harmonious community over one's personal interests.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
An ethnic group in Myanmar and China.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wa” mean?
A traditional proa-style outrigger canoe of the Caroline Islands.
Is “wa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.