シャモ

Ainu

Etymology

Derived from a pronunciation of シサㇺ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃamo/

Noun

シャモ • (shamo)

  1. (derogatory) Japanese (native or inhabitant of Japan)

Usage notes

Considered more rude and less polite than シサㇺ. This word refers to hostile Japanese people, especially those who are hostile to Ainu people or culture.

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