JMdict: 1156020
夷 【えびす】
- [n] peoples formerly of northern Japan with distinct language and culture (i.e. the Ainu)
- [n] provincial (i.e. a person who lives far from the city)
- [n] brutish, unsophisticated warrior (esp. used by Kyoto samurai to refer to samurai from eastern Japan)
- [n] foreigner; barbarian
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 夷 | Barbarian, Savage, Ainu | イ | えびす, えみし, ころ.す, たい.らげる |
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