This was short for “moos-a-mai” Japanese for “Sweet Heart”.
Thanks for that. Between 1961 and today, my Nippon has gotten a bit rusty.
Although I don’t recall having an occasion to use it in a true sense, I do recall that “Watashi-wa anata-o ai-shimus” means I LOVE YOU.
I also will never forget the title and opening/closing slogan of a popular radio program on FEN (Far East Network). “Nippon-wa tanoshin-de kudasai” which translates to ENJOY JAPAN.
Omedito gozaimus.