kaparimip

Ainu

Etymology

From kapar (thin) +‎ i (indefinite accusative affix) +‎ mi (to wear, to use (speaking of clothes)) +‎ -p (thing), literally “thin thing that is being worn”.

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaꜛpaɾimip̚/

Noun

kaparimip (Kana spelling カパリ三ㇷ゚)

  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 kaparimip wa!
    This kaparimip is so well-done!

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

See Also

  • カパリ三ㇷ゚
  • カパラア三ㇷ゚
  • カパリヌㇷ゚