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kamuy

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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

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History

Etymology

From Ainu カムイ (kamuy).

Across languages

Translations

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  • Ainu: カムイ (kamuy) — Divine being in Ainu mythology
  • Japanese: カムイ (kamui) — Divine being in Ainu mythology
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