aesinap

Ainu

Etymology

From a (indefinite nominative affix) +‎ e (you) +‎ sina (to bind, to tie) +‎ -p (thing), literally “thing bound to you and someone else”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aꜛeʃinap̚/

Noun

aesinap (Kana spelling アエシナㇷ゚)

  1. A secret, a hidden thing.
    Iteki aesinap ye yan.
    Please, don’t tell secrets.