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30 words and 2 phrases found.

Ainu

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A
Ainu
aca
noun
A term for a father, an uncle, or a respectful way to address a middle-aged man.

“aca hemaka”

father finished

Also means
  1. father
  2. uncle
  3. middle-aged man
  4. used to show respect when addressing older men

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
amip[ah-meep]
noun
clothing, robe

“Pirka amip ne.”

It is beautiful clothing.

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Ainu
ariki[a.ɾí.ki]
verb
A verb indicating that multiple people are coming or have arrived. This is the plural form of the verb 'ek'.

“Tampe oka i-ariki.”

They are coming here.

Also means
  1. plural of ek

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
aynu[áj.nu]
noun
A word used to describe a human being, specifically an Ainu person or a man. It can also refer to a comrade, father, or husband.

“クコㇿ アイヌ。”

My father.

Also means
  1. person, human being
  2. (more specifically) Ainu person; the Ainu people
  3. man (adult male)
  4. comrade
  5. father, husband

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
arus[a.ɾús]Appears in an example
noun
A traditional garment created using fiber from tree bark that is processed through steeping and spinning.

“Toankur pirka aynu arus mi.”

That beautiful person is wearing an arus.

Also means
  1. A traditional Ainu clothing made from tree bark fiber by steeping, drying and hand-spinning it into yarn.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Ainu
ek[ek]Appears in an example
verb
An action verb meaning to arrive or approach a place.

“Ean ek?”

Are you coming?

Also means
  1. to come

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Ainu
hene[hene]
particle
A particle used as a filler or to show comparison between similar things.

“Sake hene ku-ku’rusuy!”

I want to drink sake (or something like that)!

Also means
  1. used as a filler word or to exemplify / show comparison between things alike; like, as
  2. like

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
hapo[ha-po]Appears in an example
noun
mother

“Ku-hapo ek ruwe ne.”

My mother is coming.

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K
Ainu
kar[káɾ]
verb
A versatile verb used for creating, building, performing, or gathering items.

“Cise kar an.”

We build a house.

Also means
  1. To make; to create; to build.
  2. To do; to perform.
  3. To hunt; to gather; to harvest.
  4. To carve; to sew; to weave.
  5. To act like; to produce a certain state.
  6. to make

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
kewtum[kew-toom]
noun
mind, heart, feeling

“Pirka kewtum koro.”

Have a kind heart.

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M
Ainu
mi[mee]
verb
to wear, to put on (clothes)

“Tan amip ku-mi.”

I wear this clothing.

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Ainu
mici[mi-tʃi]
noun
father

“Kani ku-mici aynu ne.”

My father is an Ainu.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Ainu
no[nó]
particle
A particle added to words to change them into adverbs, similar to adding -ly in English.

“asiri no”

newly

Also means
  1. Adverbialising particle; -ly, ing
  2. Adverbialising particle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
Ainu
okay[o.káj]Appears in an example
pron
A pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things in the third-person plural.

“Okay ek.”

They are coming.

Also means
  1. they (third-person plural pronoun)
  2. they

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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R
Ainu
retar[ɾe.táɾ]
verb
The quality of having a color like that of snow or milk.

“retar-an”

I am white

Also means
  1. to be white

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
ruwe[ɾu.wé]
noun
A particle used in sentences to show that the speaker is confirming a fact or stating a judgement.

“Tan ruwe.”

This is it.

Also means
  1. used to indicate judgement, confirmation

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
rirAppears in an example
noun
A moving ridge of water on the surface of the sea or a lake.

“Rir tapun ruweta.”

The wave is coming this way.

Also means
  1. wave

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
ruska[ɾús.ka]Appears in an example
verb
Feeling annoyed or upset with something or someone.

“Ramma kane tan sinotca en-ruskare humi an.”

This song always manages to make me angry.

Also means
  1. to get angry at (something)
  2. to grow discontent about (something)
  3. to be annoyed at (something)
  4. to get angry

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Ainu
seta[se.tá]Appears in an example
noun
A common domestic animal kept as a pet. It can also refer to a specific type of white flowering plant.

“Ku-ramu humi! Ku-kor seta k-ere wa k-oyra!”

Oh, no! I forgot to feed my dog!

Also means
  1. A dog; Canis familiaris.
  2. Japanese hedge parsley, a type of white flowering plant from the same family as celery; Torilis japonica.
  3. dog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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W
Ainu
wente[wen.te]
verb
To cause damage, to spoil something, or to cause harm to a person.

“Paskur okkay sake wente.”

The crow ruined the sake.

Also means
  1. to ruin, to spoil
  2. to hurt someone, to injury, to cause trauma
  3. to break a promise
  4. to ruin

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ア
Ainu
アベ[a.pé]
noun
A term that is considered a historical misspelling of the word for fire, ape.

“アベ”

Abe

Also means
  1. historical misspelling of アペ

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ainu
アペ[a.pé]
noun
A chemical reaction that produces heat and light. It is commonly used for cooking or staying warm.

“チコイキㇷ゚ アペ エシトマランケ。”

Animals are often afraid of fire.

Also means
  1. fire
  2. flame

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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エ
Ainu
エㇰ
verb
This is a basic verb used to describe the action of arriving or coming toward a destination.

“tanpet ek.”

Come here.

Also means
  1. come

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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オ
Ainu
オタ
verb
To empty a liquid into another place or vessel.

“オタ アン”

I am pouring.

Also means
  1. to pour

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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キ
Ainu
キー[kii]
verb
This word refers to the action of performing a specific task or behavior.

“tan o-n-koro-an-i ta ki-an.”

I do it in this place that we have.

Also means
  1. to do it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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チ
Ainu
チロンヌㇷ゚
noun
A wild animal that belongs to the dog family. It is known for having a bushy tail.

“チロンヌㇷ゚ ネㇷ゚カ オッタ ヌイ。”

The fox is somewhere over there.

Also means
  1. fox

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ト
Ainu
トペ
noun
A white liquid produced by female mammals.

“トペ エ。”

Drink the milk.

Also means
  1. milk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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パ
Ainu
パン
noun
A food made of flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked.

“パン e.”

Eat bread.

Also means
  1. bread

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ペ
Ainu
ペケㇾAppears in an example
verb
When the sun rises or the sky becomes bright in the morning.

“アノㇵ ペケㇾ。”

It is becoming light now.

Also means
  1. to dawn, get light

Source: Wikidata lexemes (Twi) (CC0-1.0), adapted.

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ム
Ainu
ムックリ[múkꜜkùɾʲì]
noun
A traditional vibrating musical instrument that is played by holding it against the mouth.

“Mukkuri rera rui.”

The mukkuri makes a sound like the wind.

Also means
  1. A traditional Ainu musical instrument similar to a Jew's harp.
  2. A traditional Ainu musical instrument similar to a Jew's harp

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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