Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 東夷(あずまえびす) in Japanese

東夷
Kana Reading
あずまえびす, とうい
Romaji
azumaebisu, tōi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (in Japanese history) crude warrior from the eastern parts of the country


Kanji in this word

6 strokes

barbarian, savage, Ainu

On'Yomi: イ

Kun'Yomi: えびす, えみし, ころ.す, たい.らげる

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

east

On'Yomi: トウ

Kun'Yomi: ひがし

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