rā

See also: ra, Ra, RA, rá, rã, -ra, and rá-

Japanese

Romanization

rā

1. Rōmaji transcription of ラー

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Maori

Etymology 1

From Proto-Polynesian *la. Cognates include Hawaiian lā and Tahitian rā.

Noun

rā

1. (nautical) sail (a piece of fabric attached to a boat)

   Whakaarahia te rā kaihau.

   Raise up the billowing sail.

Synonyms

• hēra

Etymology 2

From Proto-Polynesian *laqa. Compare Hawaiian lā.

Noun

rā

1. sun
2. day

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Tahitian

Etymology

From Proto-Polynesian *la, Proto-Oceanic *layaʀ, Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *layaʀ, from Proto-Austronesian *layaʀ.

Noun

rā

1. (nautical) sail (a piece of fabric attached to a boat)