kamuy

English

noun
Definitions
  • A spiritual or divine being in Ainu mythology, similar to the Japanese kami.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ainu カムィ (god, bear, spirit).

Origin

Ainu

カムィ

Gloss

god, bear, spirit

Concept
Semantic Field

Religion and belief

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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