kaparamip

Ainu

Etymology

From kapar (“thin”) +‎ a (“indefinite nominative affix”) +‎ mi (“to wear, to use (speaking of clothes)”) +‎ -p (“thing”), literally “thin thing someone wears”.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaꜛpaɾamip̚/

Noun

kaparamip (Kana spelling カパラア三ㇷ゚)

  1. A traditional Ainu robe made of thin (often cotton) cloth, decorated with pigments that form moreu and other traditional symbols, typically worn for special occasions.
    Tomteno ki kaparamip wa!
    This kaparamip is so well-done!

Synonyms: arus, attus, cikirpe, kaparimip, kaparinup, retarpe, ruunpe, tetarpe

See Also

  • カパラア三ㇷ゚
  • カパリ三ㇷ゚
  • カパリヌㇷ゚
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