Lexical entry

イナウ

inau

A carved wooden ritual stick used by the Ainu people.

Society & InstitutionsPure GairaigoSource: Ainu

Meaning

A ritual object made from shaved wood, used in Ainu prayers and offerings to the kamuy (spirits).

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イクパスイ

A carved Ainu ceremonial stick used to offer libations to spirits.

アイヌ

The Ainu, the Indigenous people of northern Japan.

ユーカラ

The Ainu oral epic tradition or saga.

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