makiri

Ainu

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maꜛkiɾi/

Noun

makiri (Kana spelling マキリ, possessed form makirihi)

  1. A small knife, often owned by men and used for special occasions, such as hunting and rituals. Women carried a slightly smaller version for food preparation called menoko-makiri.
    Synonym: menoko-makiri
  2. (by extension) any small blade or knife.
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