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カムイ

[ka.múj]

noun

LanguageAinu (Japan)

Meaning
  1. a spirit, supernatural manifestation, god or demon
  2. any animal deemed important for the Ainu; a bear, an owl, a seal, etc…
  3. a spirit
  4. A powerful supernatural being, god, or an animal of great importance such as a bear or owl.
Examples

イヨオマンテ タ カムイ アライケレ.

During the iomante, a bear is killed.

Pronunciationka.múj

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a core spiritual concept in Ainu culture.

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