このざま

Japanese

Etymology

A reverse spelling of Amazon OK, which literally means “this situation.”

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 sometimes cancelled without notification.

Usage notes

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