夷
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 夷
1
Archaic
peoples formerly of northern Japan with distinct language and culture (i.e. the Ainu)
2
provincial (i.e. a person who lives far from the city)
3
brutish, unsophisticated warrior (esp. used by Kyoto samurai to refer to samurai from eastern Japan)
4
Derogatory
foreigner; barbarian
Kanji in this Word
夷
6 strokes
Frequency: 2324
Grade 9
Meanings
barbarian
savage
Ainu
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えびす
えみし
ころ.す
たい.らげる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
戎
6 strokes
Meanings
warrior
arms
barbarian
Ainu
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
えびす
つわもの
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
えび
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