シャモ

Ainu

Etymology

Derived from a pronunciation of シサㇺ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃamo/

Noun

シャモ • (shamo)

1. (derogatory) a Japanese (person)

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.

Synonyms

• (Japanese people): シサㇺ (sisam)